ABOUT US
MISSION STATEMENT
“Create communities in our region that encourage positive, healthy decision making among youth and young adults.”
Make a Sound Choice is
…a positive youth development program of FirstChoice Clinic - Fargo, ND
…encouraging youth & young adults to avoid all risk behaviors (particularly sexual activity outside of marriage)
This encouragement to avoid risk behaviors will help the next generation of North Dakotans to be successful in relationships, school and life.
goal…
create an environment within our region and throughout our state that encourages the development of healthy families and communities by promoting sexual abstinence until marriage.
plan…
provide educators, counselors, and other invested adults with outstanding training, support and materials to present to North Dakota youth.
empower parents to talk to their own kids openly and often by providing them with up to date information.
encourage youth and young adults to achieve their full potential in life by teaching them life skills.
Meet the Make a Sound Choice Team
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The Wall Street Journal
May 22, 2009
The Real Pregnancy Crisis
By W. BRADFORD WILCOX
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