The conference will be held April 21-22, 2005 at the
Provo Marriott Hotel and Conference Center located at 101 West 100 North in
Provo. This competition
mirrors the federal grant making process and serves as a learning exercise for
all who participate.
In addition, the Teen Chat guidebook is designed for preteens and teens
through age 19.

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- President's Faith-Based Initiative Comes to Provo, Utah -

WASHINGTON, The Institute for Youth Development
(IYD), the largest grantee under the President's Compassion Capital Fund
Program , will bring together local faith-based and community organizations to
learn how to win federal grants at the Compassion Capital Fund Grants
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HHS Announces New Communication Tools to Help Parents Talk to Their Teens About Abstinence

Recent research continues to show that parents, not peers, have the
greatest impact on teen's sexual decisions, yet many parents fail to take
advantage of their influence.
Note: All HHS press releases, fact sheets and other press materials are
available at http://www.

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, The Consumer Healthcare
Products Association (CHPA) announced the introduction of a health education
campaign in Tennessee aimed at reducing drug use among teenagers while
strengthening anti-drug attitudes.
Parents have a tremendous amount of influence on their children and we want
them to talk with their teens about abstinence so that they can stay safe and
healthy.gov and equip parents of preteens and adolescents with the
understanding, knowledge, skills and tools they need to talk with their teens
about the risk associated with early sexual activity and the benefits of
abstinence until marriage.

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Local Faith-Based + Community Organizations Learn How to Win Federal Grants

This educational conference is part of the historic Faith-Based and
Community Initiative created by the President.
"Faith-based and community organizations are helping to lift people up
across this country.
The campaign combines public service advertising and print education messages
with a public relations effort that involves specially-trained pediatricians
reaching out to parents and teens."
The new communication tools include the 4parents.

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IYD is a non -partisan, non-profit organization that promotes a consistent,
comprehensive risk-avoidance message to youth for five harmful risk-behaviors
that are inextricably linked: alcohol, drugs, sex, tobacco , and violence.org. Tennessee, with the support of the state's governor,
serves as the first state -wide expansion of the successful program. In addition, the Web site provides medically accurate
information about a variety of health topics.

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Teen Chat provides information about sex and relationships,
including sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), peer pressure and abstinence.
Copies of the guides are available via the Internet at http://www.

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"These issues are
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"The President has empowered us by designing a program that allows for the
full participation of faith-based and community groups while also allowing
those groups to remain true to their beliefs, whether faith-based or not,"
said Shepherd Smith, IYD president . Some features of the
4parents.gov Web site include interactive tools, statistics and conversation
starters.hhs.gov/news.

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CHPA is the 124-year-old trade association representing U.
It provides suggested activities such as icebreakers for talking with parents,
and a short quiz to increase awareness of STDs.gov
or by contacting the Office of Population Affairs Clearinghouse at
clearinghouse@dhhsopa .

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IYD will conduct sub-grant competitions during 2005, and will award
between 55 and 95 grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000.gov Web site focuses
on risk and promotes abstinence from multiple risk behaviors , including early
sexual activity.

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The President believes it's time for the federal
government to help these organizations, and this workshop is the first step
toward doing so in Provo," said Smith.P.
Teen Chat and Parents, Speak Up are collaborative efforts between HHS'
Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Population Affairs.net.

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It is designed to level the
playing field for faith-based and community groups so they may participate in
the myriad opportunities to receive federal grants.

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8 million dollars in federal grants. Questions about the
conference registration should be directed to Joanne Jones at 703-433-1640
Ext.

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their teens about sex, feeling they lack the knowledge or communications
skills, and may be uncomfortable discussing with their teens choices the
parents made when they were teens.

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CHPA Teams with Governor Bredesen to Stop Teen Meth Use

"Experience has proven that
focusing exclusively on the drug cartels and small toxic labs hasn't worked;
it's time to focus squarely on reducing the demand for this dangerous and
addictive drug," said CHPA President Linda A.
"CHPA continues its commitment to effectively addressing the
methamphetamine problem in this country, and we are pleased to team with the
Partnership and the state of Tennessee to fight this plague," continued
Suydam.

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"In this educational conference , local
organizations will learn how that is done.
Tennessee was selected as one of the regions of focus based on the
prevalence of methamphetamine abuse in the state. "The cold, hard
reality is that even occasional use of these drugs can result in harm. manufacturers
and distributors of over-the-counter medicines and nutritional supplement
products.
"Decisions about relationships and intimacy are made in a moment, but
often have lasting consequences," Secretary Leavitt said.

The parent guide titled Parents, Speak Up is designed to complement
4parents. Teen Chat can also be used as
a resource for parents and organizations or institutions that work with teens.

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Tennessee Launches First State-Wide Meth Abuse Awareness Campaign

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Web Site to Help Parents Discuss Important Issues About Healthy Choices,
Sex and Relationships

WASHINGTON, HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt today
released a new set of communication tools to help equip parents to talk with
their teens about sex and relationships while encouraging them to remain
abstinent.gov Web site as well as
Parents, Speak Up and Teen Chat guidebooks.

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IYD has a proven track record of helping grassroots leaders compete for
federal dollars, receive greater private support, and face fewer bureaucratic
barriers."
The Partnership for a Drug-Free America, in conjunction with CHPA, has
developed this two-year media initiative aimed at reducing substance abuse
among adolescents by speaking about health consequences to both teens and
parents."
"Reducing the demand for these drugs is the real challenge, and is central
to this effort to educate parents and teens about the real health risks
involved," Partnership President Steve Pasierb said.

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Registration closes at 5 PM EDT Monday, April 18, 2005. The program's goal is to help reduce meth and club drug use among
youth by encouraging anti-drug attitudes and increasing parent-youth dialogue.S.

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To register for the conference visit http://www. To
learn more about IYD or register to receive information about new resources
and events visit http://www.
The Partnership's Methamphetamine Health Education Campaign has been
pilot-tested in St.

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During 2004, IYD has assisted numerous non -profit organizations win
over $3. Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen officially
launched the innovative Methamphetamine Health Education Campaign March 30 at
the state's methamphetamine conference, "Methamphetamine Response: A Multi-
Discipline Approach.