Prep-2026 - personal responsibility education program

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families awarded the Arizona Department of Health Services $1,522,243 on October 1, 2025, under the Personal Responsibility Education Program (CFDA 93.092), a formula grant program that funds youth education on abstinence, contraception, and pregnancy and sexually transmitted infection prevention for ages 10 to 19, including pregnant and parenting youth under age 21.

The award supports education services for youth ages 10 to 19 in Arizona, with emphasis on special populations including youth in foster care, juvenile justice systems, victims of human trafficking, and youth experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Programs incorporate at least three of six adulthood preparation topics: adolescent development, healthy life skills, healthy relationships, parent-child communication, financial literacy, and career and educational success. Funded programs must replicate evidence-based strategies proven to delay sexual activity, increase contraceptive use among sexually active youth, or reduce teen pregnancy, and must be medically accurate, age appropriate, and culturally tailored to the populations served.

The grant period runs from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028, with performance in Arizona. Under the state formula grant structure, Arizona may submit a letter of intent to receive subsequent annual awards throughout the five-year award cycle; continuation funding is issued based on satisfactory progress, compliance with grant terms and conditions, and fund availability.