Prep-2026 - personal responsibility education program

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families awarded the State of New Mexico Department of Health $449,745 on October 1, 2025, under the Affordable Care Act Personal Responsibility Education Program (CFDA 93.092), a formula grant program supporting youth sexual health and pregnancy prevention education.

The State of New Mexico Department of Health delivers evidence-based education to youth ages 10 to 19 on abstinence and contraception for pregnancy and sexually transmitted infection prevention, with special focus on at-risk populations including youth in foster care, juvenile justice systems, victims of human trafficking, and youth experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Programming incorporates 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. All education materials are medically accurate, age appropriate, and culturally contextualized for the populations served.

The award runs through September 30, 2028, with performance occurring entirely in New Mexico. As a State PREP formula grant recipient, the department submitted a letter of intent to receive this continuation award following its initial FY2010 or FY2011 application approval. Continuation funding is contingent on satisfactory progress, compliance with grant terms and conditions, and fund availability.