“I was a mess when I came to Street School. I was strung out every day, doing whatever I needed to get drugs. I felt that nobody cared about me. I didn’t have anybody in my corner. I never thought I’d be where I am today – in college, married and having a good life, a normal life – one I never had before.

Allison – high school graduate; Street School
College Scholarship recipient

Street School’s HIV/AIDS education program began in 1996 and the “Baby, You Better Think It Over” sex education program was started in late 1999. In both programs, students are trained and certified as peer educators. Street School students are taught how to speak to their peers, and make community presentations about pregnancy prevention, and raising awareness of HIV, AIDS, STDs, abstinence and the need for young people to practice safe sex if they are having sex.