In order to encourage and support community-based initiatives to combat the many problems associated with adolescent pregnancy and parenthood, the department shall, from appropriations for that purpose, give grants or award contracts to fund a percentage of the cost of local projects designed to prevent adolescent pregnancy and assist adolescent parents in obtaining needed educational, […]
(a) Projects funded under AS 47.18.100 shall be designed with a holistic approach that recognizes the interconnectedness of adolescent parenthood and a broad array of related circumstances, such as low self-esteem, domestic violence, substance abuse, economic security, financial responsibilities of having a child, cultural integrity, sources of adolescent stress, parenting skills, educational and vocational opportunities, […]
(a) A person or group seeking funding under AS 47.18.100 shall apply to the department on a form provided by the department. (b) When applying under (a) of this section, the applicant must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the department that the proposed project (1) has been designed with extensive assistance from local community members […]
(a) The department shall take appropriate actions to publicize the availability of funds under AS 47.18.100 – 47.18.140. (b) The department shall annually conduct regional conferences or workshops across the state to (1) showcase the activities and achievements of projects funded under AS 47.18.100 – 47.18.140 for which the evaluation components have shown a high […]
