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Interim Impacts of the POWER Through Choices Program

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  • Brian Goesling
  • Reginald D. Covington
  • Jennifer Manlove
  • Megan Barry
  • Roy F. Oman
  • Sara Vesely

Abstract

This report presents interim findings from a large-scale demonstration project and evaluation of the POWER Through Choices (PTC) program, a comprehensive sexual health education curriculum designed specifically for youth in foster care and other out-of-home care settings.

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  • Brian Goesling & Reginald D. Covington & Jennifer Manlove & Megan Barry & Roy F. Oman & Sara Vesely, "undated". "Interim Impacts of the POWER Through Choices Program," Mathematica Policy Research Reports 6fc1e8aee9604c688eacf20f2, Mathematica Policy Research.
    • Handle: RePEc:mpr:mprres:6fc1e8aee9604c688eacf20f2e4462ad
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