OUR PROGRAMS
During School Year (SY) 2025-2026
When youth learn to make responsible choices and adopt healthy behaviors, they are more likely to stay in school, excel in their studies, and strive for their future goals. Each program we offer strives to empower students by providing relevant, age-appropriate, engaging information.
HUMAN GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Human Growth and Development teaches students how to care for and respect their growing and changing bodies during puberty.
6,481
Youth served
6,481
instructional hours
48
Schools
RIGHTS, RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY (3Rs)
Rights, Respect, and Responsibility emphasizes the importance of consent and respect for oneself and for others while focusing on the prevention of teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
3,197
Youth served
14,539
Instructional hours
17
Schools
SAFE DATES
The Safe Dates Curriculum is designed to prevent dating violence by teaching middle and high school youth healthy relationship skills, effective communication, and conflict resolution.
1,489
Youth served
6,098
Instructional hours
11
Schools
MENTAL HEALTH ESSENTIALS
The Mental Health Literacy Curriculum equips young people with the knowledge, skills, and strategies to understand, manage, and support their own mental health and that of others, while reducing stigma and promoting overall well-being.
391
Youth served
1,910
Instructional hours
2
Schools
OUR COLLECTIVE IMPACT
During SY 2025-2026
16,971
Total youth served
42,811
Total Instructional hours
78
schools & Camps served
81%
of 6th-grade Human Growth & Development participants demonstrated understanding that abstinence from all types of sex is the only 100% effective way to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections.
90%
of students indicated they are more likely to resist peer pressure after completing the 3Rs program.
80%
of Safe Dates participants reported feeling confident in knowing the proper steps to take when helping someone who may be in an unsafe or abusive relationship.
8
Indiana counties
Cass County
Jefferson County
Madison County
Marion County
Morgan County
Porter County
Ripley County
Scott County
Sex Education Helps Students Make Safer Choices
Research shows that quality prevention education helps students:
Delay sexual activity
Reduce risky behaviors
Increase communication and refusal skills
Better understand healthy boundaries and consent
Reduce rates of teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
THE LIFESMART EFFECT
In 10 years of teaching Sex Education in Scott County, Indiana, there has been a
44% Decline
in teen pregnancies
(County Health Rankings & Roadmap)
LifeSmart Youth’s Commitment
At LifeSmart Youth, we believe education should empower, not shame, young people. Our programs are designed to help students build the knowledge, confidence, and life skills they need to lead healthy and safe lives.
JOIN OUR EFFORTS
We invite schools and community members to partner with us to make a lasting difference in the lives of Indiana youth.
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