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Overview

Wait 4 Your Mate is the Abstinence Until Marriage education program of CareNet Pregnancy Services of DuPage.  Our educators work in schools and community groups all over DuPage County, IL. Each member of the Wait 4 Your Mate team believes in giving students honest, medically accurate information about sex and providing a healthy framework for students to understand relationships, sex, and decisions about the future.

Wendell Martin teachingWait 4 Your Mate in '03-'04:
W4YM presented at 10 middle schools and 9 high schools.

Wait 4 Your Mate in '07-'08:
We expanded our program after receiving funding from a federal grant. W4YM presented to over 35 middle and high schools. Our resources include PowerPoint presentations,  experienced staff members, and an expanded, interactive curriculum. We also offer workshops to parents.

Wait 4 Your Mate in '08-'09:
Beginning Fall 2008, W4YM will offer programs in Spanish! 

 
“She really touched me when she told me her story and she said that abstinence is good….I pick being abstinent until I am married!”
– Student from Sandburg Middle School