TEEN EMPOWER INC

Teen emPower! Inc. (TEI) presents high-quality sexual health education for middle and high school youth, helping them build healthy relationships, increase their decision-making skills, and manage the peer and social pressures during their adolescent years. Evaluations of TEI's school-based programs show consistently strong results for effectiveness and impact. Our programs work!For over a decade Oklahoma has remained among the states with the highest teen birth rates in the country. Oklahoma County has the largest number of births to teens each year, resulting in large numbers of young people who are unable to complete their education, lack the ability to support a family, and are not prepared to be a parent. We can change this! Thanks to TEI's innovative peer education programs, extensive school and community partnerships, and leadership on adolescent health, births to teens in Oklahoma County have been reduced by over 50% during the last decade. We have a track record of success!Mission Statement: Our mission is to empower, educate, and motivate adolescents to make informed decisions for their sexual health.ValuesEmpower - We give young people the knowledge, skills, and confidence to protect their health, build positive relationships, and expand opportunities for their future.Educate - We partner with schools, parents, caring adults, and young people to provide quality sexual health education to adolescents without judgment, shame, blame, or guilt.Motivate - We inspire young people to make informed decisions about their sexual health, relationships, and life choices in ways that respect their voice and encourage them to reach their potential.