A program to educate, create a positive impact on the youth in our community, and ultimately reduce the rates of STD infections in our community.
Topics covered in this course include anatomy, consensual decisions, healthy relationships, consequences of risky behavior, sexually transmitted diseases/infections prevention, symptoms and testing, and where to find more information or help.
This curriculum is evidence-based and medically accurate. Our goal is to educate, create a positive impact on the youth in our community, and ultimately reduce the rates of STDs/STIs in our community. To view the latest health status of individuals living in Lafayette Parish, visit the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation County Health Rankings.
2015 | 2019 | % Change 2015 to 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | % Change 2020 to 2021 | |
Primary and Secondary Syphilis | 60 | 39 | 35% Decrease | 44 | 91 | 107% increase |
Early Non-P Non-S Syphilis | 60 | 39 | 35% Decrease | 40 | 70 | 75% increase |
Congential Syphilis | 4 | 3 | 25% Decrease | 3 | 13 | 333% increase |
HIV | 89 | 92 | 3% Increase | 86 | 120 | 40% increase |
Resource: Louisiana Department of Health, STD/HIV/Hepatitis Program 2022
Birds Bees & STDs Girls:
Birds Bees & STDs Boys:
Registration is required.
Price: $30/family. Parents/Guardians are required to attend.
Who: Ages 12+
What: Classes held separately for boys & girls
Why: Ages 15-24 have the highest rate of STD infections in Louisiana.
Cancellations must be made within 48 hours of ticket purchase in order to receive a refund or reschedule. Registrants will forfeit refund if registration is not cancelled within 48 hours. Registrants can re-schedule a class one time. If registrant fails to attend the rescheduled classes, he/she will not be able to reschedule, and funds are forfeited.
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