The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families awarded the South Dakota Department of Health $333,550 under the Personal Responsibility Education Program (CFDA 93.092) on October 1, 2025.
The award funds youth sexual health and abstinence education services for youth ages 10 to 19 and pregnant and parenting youth under age 21, with emphasis on preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. The program incorporates evidence-based curricula covering abstinence and contraception, medically accurate and age-appropriate instruction, and at least three adulthood preparation topics including healthy relationships, adolescent development, financial literacy, parent-child communication, educational and career success, and healthy life skills. Services target high-risk and special populations including youth in foster care and juvenile justice systems, victims of human trafficking, and youth experiencing homelessness or runaway situations.
The award is structured as a formula grant under the state PREP program, issued to South Dakota as a continuation following prior approval of the state's application. The period of performance runs from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2028. Place of performance is South Dakota.