Marriage and Parenthood

National Fatherhood Initiative
The mission of the National Fatherhood Initiative (NFI) is to improve the well-being of children by increasing the number of children growing up with loving, committed and responsible fathers.

The Institute for American Values
The Institute's mission is to examine the status and future of the family as an institution and the sources of competence, character, and citizenship.

The Institute for Responsible Fatherhood
The Institute for Responsible Fatherhood and Family Revitalization is a home-based grassroots non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization dedicated to encouraging fathers to become involved in the lives of their children in a loving, compassionate, and nurturing way.

Smart Marriages
We finally know what's different about couples that stay happily married.

Information & Research on Primary Prevention of AIDS, STDs and other Health Risks

The Institute for Research and Evaluation
Provides consulting and evaluation of abstinence education programs in schools and communities.

AIDS Prevention Research Project at Harvard
The AIDS Prevention Research Project at the Harvard University Center for Population and Development Studies was established to support evidence-based research on the impact of behavioral approaches in reducing the transmission of HIV worldwide. The Project investigates documented HIV prevention successes, as well as other promising behavior-based approaches, to help guide the development of evidence-based models of behavior change for both generalized and concentrated epidemics.

The Medical Institute for Sexual Health
A nonprofit medical organization founded in 1992 by gynecologist Joe S. McIlhaney, Jr., M.D., designed to confront the world epidemics of nonmarital pregnancy and sexually transmitted disease with incisive health care data."Because It's Not Just About Sex Anymore... It's about health, hope, & happiness"

Character-based Healthy Relationship Education Resources

Center for 4th & 5th Rs
The Center For The 4th & 5th RS co-sponsors the Smart & Good Schools Initiative in partnership with the Institute for Excellence & Ethics (IEE). The mission of a Smart & Good School is integrating excellence and ethics: developing performance character (doing our best work) and moral character (doing the right thing) within an Ethical Learning Community. The Smart & Good Schools Initiative hosts an annual K-12 Summer Institute, conducts on-site trainings, carries out research, publishes the excellence & ethics education letter, and creates programs that help schools implement the Smart & Good vision.

National Abstinence Education Association
The NAEA exists to serve, support and represent individuals and organizations in the practice of abstinence education.

The Institute for Youth Development
The Institute for Youth Development (IYD) is a non-partisan, non-profit organization that promotes a comprehensive risk avoidance message to youth for five harmful risk behaviors that are inextricably linked: alcohol, drugs, sex, tobacco and violence.

National Abstinence Clearinghouse
An alliance of nationally known educators formed to promote the appreciation and practice of sexual abstinence. The NAC provides a resource center that distributes information on abstinence programs, curriculums and speakers.

ParentsForTruth
Giving Parents a Voice to Support Abstinence Education

4Parents.gov
You can help your son or daughter make healthy choices, including deciding to wait until marriage to have sex.

NJ Wise 2 Wait Coalition
NJ Wise 2 Wait Coalition is committed to promoting effective abstinence education and helping teens realize the numerous benefits of waiting.

Whole Person Relationship Ed in Other Parts of the Country

Keith Deltano
More and more teens across the nation are revolting against the idea that they must date or have sex to be 'cool' or 'in. Keith will take this topic head on with audience interaction, humor, energy, and facts.

Life Changers
Life Changers is dedicated to building and strengthening relationships before and after marriage. The heart of a vibrant relationship is a strong bond of love.

Teen-Aid Inc.
Teen-Aid Inc. is a non sectarian, not for profit corporation. The purpose is to promote premarital abstinence and character in schools, through parent teen communication, and now on the Internet!

Sweetgyrl
At Sweetgyrl we are committed to discussing issues that affect the lives of teen girls in a nonjudgemental, personal way. At Sweetgyrl we focus on girls who have not been given a positive opportunity to be kids.

Project Truth
ProjecTruth is an abstinence until marriage education initiative built on a foundation of character education. By reaching out to adolescents and those that support them in a variety of settings including schools, community organizations, clinical settings, and faith-based organizations, ProjecTruth delivers positive life-affirming facts about the many benefits of saving sex for marriage.

The True Love Thing to Do
As you know, teenagers today need a great deal of help when it comes to training about abstinence before marriage. We (The World Community Network) publish a curriculum called "The True Love Thing to Do". It's a 2 1/2 hour marriage preparation, abstinence and character education seminar in workbook form.

Boot Camps For Struggling Teens
This site is dedicated to helping troubled teens and providing information to parents with troubled teens about juvenile boot camps and other alternatives.

Troubled Teen Help
Alcohol or Drug Abuse? Depression? ADD or ADHD? Dishonesty & Disrespect? Bad attitude? Grades Falling? Does one or more of these terms describe your teen? If your answer is YES, you probably worry about your teen's future, feel stressed out, and overwhelmed by the problems your troubled teen has. Read our articles and browse various categories full of helpful information we have put together for you!

Addiction No More
Addiction No More offers drug and alcohol referrals to thousands of drug rehabilitation centers all over the united states and Canada. We have helped thousands of people achieve a life without drugs or alcohol. If you or someone you Love is addicted to drugs or alcohol get help now before it is too late.

Free Teens Affiliated Websites

Culture Machine
Culture Machine aims to create a positive and enlightened pop culture by empowering and encouraging youth to use their artistic talents to make a difference in their schools, communities and the world.

FreeTeensYouth.com
The Free Teens Clubs, Teen Leader Councils and Media Institute function as support groups that provide an alternative culture where respect for self and others is celebrated and practiced!

Lovesmarts
Find out how to be "Lovesmart" in a love-retarded world!

FreeTeensUSA Newslist
Participate in weekly discussions about latest trends and research regarding how to help teens make healthy choices!

Free Teens Europe
Human beings have the POWER to choose whether or not to have sex.

Recommended Youth Speakers

Taylor Moore
Taylor is an award-winning inspirational and motivational speaker who travels across the country spreading a message of excellence, non-violence and abstinence to young people.

Yvonne Harvey
Yvonne uses her life experience of hardship, pitfalls and having to overcome adversity as a platform to encourage individuals to be all that they can be despite their current situations or present dilemmas.