1. Raycean Wright, TOP Facilitator Family Centered Services of CT, Inc.

2. Since September 2013;54 WHHS students have been enrolled in TOP  Sessions meet 1-2 times a week  Curriculum guided discussions and activities(classroom time)  20+ hours of Community Service Learning

3.  Nationally-replicated youth development approach aimed at preventing teen pregnancy, and helping young people make consistent progress in school  Guided classroom discussions and meaningful service learning  Evidence-based, Tier-1 teen pregnancy prevention program (CT DSS, US OAH)

4.  15-17 year olds, - curriculum focuses on healthy behavior in the context of romantic relationships, exploration of values, goal setting and assertiveness

5.  CSL=academic goals+ personal growth+ civic responsibility  Engages students directly in the issues and needs of their community  Community service/volunteering vs. CSL: the “learning” component

6.  Steps: ◦ Preparation ◦ Action ◦ Reflection ◦ Celebration  Service learning standards: ◦ youth voice (in choosing and leading projects), ◦ duration and intensity of projects ◦ link to curriculum ◦ more

7.  Hygiene Drive/ Meal Prep  Taste of Service  Autism Awareness  Teen Dating Violence  Individual Projects -Volunteering WH little league -Community Garden WH Community House -Blood Drive

8. Family Centered Services of CT  Cheryl Burack- Executive Director 235 Nicoll St, New Haven CT 06511 203-624-5342 Email- cburack@familyct.org