Using Conceptual Models to Tailor Programming on Adulthood Preparation Subjects to Pregnant and Parenting Youth

The Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP) is one of the largest federally funded programs designed to address adolescent pregnancy. PREP grantees have flexibility in designing and implementing programs, provided they adhere to certain requirements specified in the legislation, including educating youth on at least three of six adulthood preparation subjects (APSs): adolescent development, healthy life skills, educational and career success, parent-child communication, financial literacy, and healthy relationships. Incorporating the APSs into PREP programming is important for pregnant and parenting youth, who might need supports in areas beyond, but related to, preventing repeat pregnancies. This Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation brief explores how APS programming might be tailored to meet the needs of pregnant and parenting youth participating in PREP.