PARENTS PROGRAM
We cannot serve young people without including their parents, families and other community members.
As a parallel family model, CAS-Carrera believes parents play a powerful role in their children’s success. Likewise, we believe that parents and trusted caregivers should be the first and primary sources of sexuality information and support for participants. For these reasons, all parents are invited to attend a multi-week workshop series designed to help caregivers increase their sexual literacy, improve communication skills with family members, and develop a holistic definition of sexuality. The Parent Family Life and Sexuality Education (PFLSE) curriculum provides adults with a powerful opportunity to share their experiences with peers, strengthen ties with their children, and empower themselves to play a crucial role in preventing young people from becoming parents too soon. The parent program culminates in an annual graduation ceremony; 2011 will mark the 25th anniversary of this extraordinary event.
