Our Impact

EXPLORE OUR REACH HERE IN THE HOOSIER STATE

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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

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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.

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Indiana counties

  • Cass County

  • Jefferson County

  • Madison County

  • Marion County

Indiana counties served by LifeSmart Youth
  • 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)

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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.

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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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Through the Years