PROJECT H.E.A.R.T.S.

The mission of Project H.E.A.R.T.S is to strengthen and uplift the youth of Frederick County through programming and networks that promote healthy relationships and sexuality. At every grade level, we use developmentally appropriate language to teach consent and help youth spot and respond to the ten signs of healthy and unhealthy relationships.

Project H.E.A.R.T.S. is approved by the Frederick County Public School (FCPS) system.

Previous Participant Feedback

I felt that the whole program was very engaging and formative for students! My classes loved the competitions.”

FCPS TEACHER

The real-life stories are extremely engaging for students.”

FCPS TEACHER

Presenters did a great job asking questions that got students involved.”

FCPS TEACHER

They made it easy to learn and understand our feelings and the effects of keeping your emotions in check and what happens when you don’t.”

YOUTH PARTICIPANT

I liked how [the presenters] engaged with us and had different activities for us while informing us, instead of just reading words off the screen and making it boring.

YOUTH PARTICIPANT

I liked the way [the program] went into deeper forms of healthy and unhealthy relationships than just basic stuff.

YOUTH PARTICIPANT

“I learned it’s okay to feel your feelings, and you shouldn’t feel guilty or wrong for it.

YOUTH PARTICIPANT

Project H.E.A.R.T.S. served approximately 3000 youth in the 2024-2025 school year.

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Supported by the Maryland Community Health Resources Commission. The views presented here are those of the grantee organization and not necessarily those of the Commission, its Executive Director, or its staff.