Teen Outreach Program (TOP)

Raycean Wright, TOP FacilitatorFamily Centered Services of CT, Inc.

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

TOP at a Glance

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)

Wyman Teen Outreach Program (TOP)

15-17 year olds,- curriculum focuses on healthy

behavior in the context of romantic relationships, exploration of values, goal setting and assertiveness

Class Discussions

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

Community Service Learning (CSL)

Steps: ◦ Preparation◦ Action◦ Reflection◦ Celebration

Service learning standards: ◦ youth voice (in choosing and leading projects), ◦ duration and intensity of projects◦ link to curriculum◦ more

Community Service Learning

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

CSL Opportunities

Family Centered Services of CT Cheryl Burack- Executive Director 235 Nicoll St, New Haven CT 06511

203-624-5342

Email- cburack@familyct.org

Contact Information