LCL Teen Talk Objectives:
Teach and train youth the value of their own self-worth.
Present “real life” situations to youth with positive alternatives through LCL’s Teen Talk program by performing various skits and plays to the community.
Educate youth about drug awareness to deter them from future use of illicit drugs and drug activity.
Present an abstinence program to encourage youth and young adults to wait on sexual activity until marriage and teach them to make responsible decisions about illegitimate sexual activity.
Cut down on the number of children born out of wedlock.
Focus on positive study habits to cultivate an environment conducive to academic achievement.
Assure all participants have a High School Diploma or GED to prepare them for employment.
Provide a comprehensive career/financial planning program to help these families budget their income to promote self-sufficiency.
Stimulate the minds of youth and young adults for success and give them the avenues to achieve such career-oriented goals.