Florida Abstinence Education Program

TEENS...Visit www.greattowait.com for more information about why you should wait, who else is waiting, tips on dealing with peer pressure, cool games you can play on-line and much, much more.

PARENTS...At www.greattowait.com there is even a section for you with helpful tips for talking to your kids about why abstinence is the healthiest choice. You will find suggestions on what to talk about and when and how to talk to your child about dating, relationships, and waiting until marriage to have sex.

ABSTINENCE EDUCATORS www.greattowait.com has information you too can use. There is information on the abstinence education program and what we do, as well as information on sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and teen pregnancy, and links to other valuable resources.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

2007 Abstinence Youth Rallies/Parent Workshops and Abstinence Educator Training Workshops

The Department of Health, Abstinence Education Program is hosting six FREE regional abstinence rallies for teens and parents/guardians, as well as educational training workshops for individuals interested in learning how to teach abstinence-until-marriage. Registration is required. Seating is limited at each location and registration will be available on a "first come, first serve" basis. Events will be held this May and June in the following locations:

Tampa - Wyndham Westshore Hotel

Abstinence Educator Training Workshop - Friday, May 4, 2007
8:00am - 5:00pm

Youth Rally/Parent Workshop - Saturday, May 5, 2007
8:30am - 3:30pm

Orlando - Orlando Wyndham Hotel

Abstinence Educator Training Workshop - Friday, May 11, 2007
8:00am - 5:00pm

Youth Rally/Parent Workshop - Saturday, May 12, 2007
8:30am - 3:30pm

Tallahassee - Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center

Abstinence Educator Training Workshop - Friday, May 18, 2007
8:00am - 5:00pm

Youth Rally/Parent Workshop - Saturday, May 19, 2007
8:30am - 3:30pm

Jacksonville - Jacksonville Marriott Hotel

Abstinence Educator Training Workshop - Friday, June 1, 2007
8:00am - 5:00pm

Youth Rally/Parent Workshop - Saturday, June 2, 2007
8:30am - 3:30pm

Pensacola - New World Landing Hotel

Abstinence Educator Training Workshop - Friday, June 8, 2007
8:00am - 5:00pm (Central Time)

Youth Rally/Parent Workshop - Saturday, June 9, 2007
8:30am - 3:30pm (Central Time)

Ft. Lauderdale - Wyndham Ft. Lauderdale Airport

Abstinence Educator Training Workshop - Friday, June 15, 2007
8:00am - 5:00pm

Youth Rally/Parent Workshop - Saturday, June 16, 2007
8:30am - 3:30pm

For more information on the 2007 Abstinence Youth Rallies/Parent Workshops and Abstinence Educator Training Workshops, and to find out how to register, visit our website at www.greattowait.com

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