Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP)

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The California Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP) aims to reduce rates of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and unplanned pregnancy among high-need youth populations. PREP staff use an evidence-based program model, Making Proud Choices, to educate adolescents on ways to reduce high-risk behaviors. Making Proud Choices (MPC) has been proven to impact sexual risk-taking behavior, including delaying the initiation of sexual activity, reducing the number of sexual partners, and increasing condom and/or contraceptive use among youth.

MPC is a 10-hour intervention that highlights the values of abstinence and safer sex practices and aims to increase participants’ confidence in their ability to negotiate against risky behaviors and utilize community resources to support their sexual and reproductive health needs. Program participants receive information about the Family PACT program and other youth services while conducting community outreach activities. Programming complies with California Health and Safety Education Codes and required evaluation and monitoring of activities.

Student Testimonies
“This is the best part of my day.” –MPC Program Participant at Chowchilla Union High School, 2019 “I’m gonna keep it real like Dr. Phil , STDs are no joke that’s the real deal.” –MPC Program Participant at Juvenile Detention Facility, 2024 "You can’t roll the dice. Responsibility is key. Stay smart, stay sharp and keep your future bright.” –MPC Program Participant at Juvenile Detention Facility, 2024
Priorities	Collaboration
Participate in targeted efforts to increase at-risk youth’s education about and access to sexual and reproductive health services in their community Increase youth awareness about Family PACT providers to facilitate their access to confidential, free, or low-cost reproductive health services Participate in outreach activities to strengthen community support for youth and youth-serving organizations	Maternal Wellness Coalition /Community Advisory Board • Madera County Child Abuse Prevention Council • Camarena Health Centers • Planned Parenthood Mar Monte • Chowchilla High School • Gateway High School • Madera County Court Day School • Mountain Vista High School • Madera High School • Madera South High School • Pioneer Technical Center • Madera County Office of Education • Madera County Juvenile Detention Center • Madera County Tobacco Control Program

Family PACT

California’s Family Planning, Access, Care, and Treatment (Family PACT) Program was created to provide comprehensive family planning services to eligible low-income residents. FamilyPACT insurance is available for anyone 12 years of age and older. Providers in Madera County include (but are not limited to) Camarena Health Centers, Planned Parenthood Mar Monte, and the Madera County Department of Public Health. Find a location near you, visit familypact.org and click on “Find Providers” to enter your zip code.

California Healthy Youth Act

Making Proud Choices and other PREP activities follow the California Healthy Youth Act (CHYA). This bill requires school districts to ensure that all students (grades 7-12) receive comprehensive sexual health education and HIV-prevention education at least once in middle school and once in high school.

CHYA is intended to ensure that all students in California develop the knowledge and skills necessary to promote positive youth development:

Prevent HIV, other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unintended pregnancy
Develop healthy attitudes concerning their body image, gender, and sexual orientation
Have healthy, positive, and safe relationships and behaviors

Contact

Questions?

Contact us for more information on the Personal Responsibility Education Program
Jesus Fuentes	(559) 675-7893, ext. 2257	jesus.fuentes@maderacounty.com
Christina Richardson	(559) 675-7893	christina.richardson@maderacounty.com

Updated 2/21/2025