Education
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In 2006, 5,557 individuals benefited from PPSCNY’s
educational programs.
Because our education staff understands that knowledge leads to
responsible decision-making, they share an enduring commitment to
provide our community with medically accurate and age-appropriate
sexuality education.
Project Reach
Project REACH is PPSCNY’s teen pregnancy prevention program
serving Broome and Chenango counties.. The project places
strong emphasis on positive youth development and building
partnerships in the community, to reduce teen pregnancy. In 2005
five communities in Broome and Chenango county were identified
as having high teen pregnancy rates. That, combined with the
willingness of multiple local organizations’ to partner with PPSCNY to
reduce the problem, led to the formation of Project REACH offices in
our Binghamton and Norwich sites. This new project was based on
the successful model of our original Project REACH program which
was instrumental in the reduction of teen pregnancy rates in Sidney
from 1997 - 2005.
Drop In Centers
Our drop in education centers in Sidney and Binghamton continue
to draw teens, families, professionals, college students, and parents
who need a place to discuss sexuality, decision making, healthy
relationships, and communication with an educator. In addition to
our drop-in centers, educators are available in all four counties by
appointment to meet with teens, parents and families.
School Programs
Our educators present age-appropriate, interactive lessons about
sexuality, responsibility, healthy relationships, STI prevention, and
family planning in health classes at public schools throughout
Broome, Chenango, Delaware and Otsego Counties. In recent years,
we have seen a slow but steady growth in the number of students we
reach through classroom and afterschool presentations.
Family Planning Education Service
We offer a home visiting program for eligible residents of Delaware
County that provides family and individual education, support and
referrals for a wide range of reproductive and sexual health needs.
Family Web Page
Busy parents can get help teaching their kids about sexuality with
a few clicks of the mouse. Our family education web page "There’s
No Place Like Home… For Sex Ed" located at www.ppscny.org/family
includes a virtual yellow brick road to teach about the ages and
stages of sexuality and links to national recognized organizations
such as SIECUS, the Sexuality Information and Education Council of
the United States.
What they’re saying about education at Planned Parenthood... |
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"My students generally don’t like guest speakers, but after the
PPSCNY speaker came in, they asked ‘When is she coming
back?’ The educators provide accurate information in a
manner which is respectful and engaging. Thank you." - High School Teacher from Broome County |
"I didn’t have any insurance after my baby was born. I didn’t
think I could afford to go back on the pill, but the educator told
me about FPEP and now I’m on the pill again." - Woman from Chenango County |
"Everyone should take a tour of Planned Parenthood. You were the one who told me every day I had the opportunity to say no to having sex. Just because I’ve had sex already, doesn’t mean I had to again if I didn’t want to." - Teen woman from Delaware County |
“I’ve been going to the drop in center and we’ve been talking a lot about my own goals. I really want to graduate before I have a kid and we are working on a plan to make that happen!” - Teen from Broome County |
"When I was growing up, there weren’t all these birth control choices. I had never seen a Nuva Ring until I went to Planned Parenthood and the educator showed me how it worked." - Woman from Delaware County |
"My son was born when I was 16 and now he’s a teenager. I don’t want him to be a parent before he’s ready. Planned Parenthood talked with me and gave me information to help me talk to him about making good choices." - Dad from Otsego County |
"I didn’t realize Emergency Contraception prevented a pregnancy. Now I understand how it works and will tell my friends it’s at Planned Parenthood if they need it." - Teen woman from Chenango County |
"When I was growing up, all they told me about sex was don’t do it. I love the way you talked to my daughter, because you made sex a real subject. Something to think about, to plan for, to prepare for, and to set goals for." - Mom from Otsego County |
