Dating Matters® Implementation Consulting Services
Dating Matters®: Strategies to Promote Healthy Teen Relationships is a comprehensive, evidence-based teen dating violence prevention initiative developed and evaluated at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) by our expert team and CDC partners. This comprehensive approach promotes healthy relationships among youth and addresses risk factors for dating violence before it starts.
The Developer Advantage
As the researchers and developers behind the Dating Matters Toolkit, our team brings inside knowledge and deep expertise to support your implementation goals. We understand the research foundations, evidence of effectiveness, implementation nuances, and success factors that make Dating Matters work. Partner with us to implement this comprehensive approach with confidence and fidelity.
Our Dating Matters Consulting Services
Technical Assistance
Tailored support for communities at different implementation stages, from exploration and preparation to full implementation and sustainability.
Multi-Sector Coordination
Strategic guidance for establishing and maintaining the cross-sector partnerships essential for Dating Matters success, including schools, public health departments, and community and youth-serving organizations.
Evaluation Design & Support
Custom evaluation frameworks to measure implementation quality, participant outcomes, and community-level impact. Our evaluation approaches are designed to demonstrate program effectiveness and support continuous quality improvement.
Adaptation Consultation
Expert guidance on adapting Dating Matters components while maintaining fidelity to the core elements that drive effectiveness. We ensure your implementation respects local context while preserving the program's evidence-based foundations.
Sustainability Planning
Comprehensive strategies for institutionalizing Dating Matters within your community systems, including resource allocation, policy integration, and long-term funding approaches to ensure lasting impact.
Community Readiness Assessment
Structured assessment of your community's readiness to implement Dating Matters, identifying strengths to leverage and barriers to address before program launch, ensuring optimal conditions for success.
Training & Capacity Building
Comprehensive training for implementation teams, facilitators, and community partners delivered by the program's original developers. Our specialized workshops equip your team with the skills needed for high-quality delivery across all program components.
Implementation Planning & Support
We provide unparalleled guidance for successful implementation tailored to your community's unique dynamics. Our experts help navigate the multi-component approach, establish realistic timelines, and develop strategies for engaging key stakeholders across systems.
Additional Materials
Nurturing Healthy, Safe Relationships for LGBTQ+ Youth: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers
This guide can help parents and caregivers provide relational support to LGBTQ+ youth in their lives. This could include their child or other children, like nieces, nephews, students, or neighbors. It gives parents and caregivers the information they need to have helpful conversations and provides them with the resources they may need to discuss safe and healthy relationships. Having supportive relationships with parents and other adults can help LGBTQ+ youth live happier, healthier lives!
A Guide to Healthy, Safe Relationships for LGBTQ+ Youth
This guide focuses on relationships among LGBTQ+ youth. It is full of activities and important information about healthy, safe relationships. It reminds youth how to have fun in relationships while still being safe, and is helpful if youth are wondering what to do about an unhealthy relationship. This guide can help youth support friends, family, and classmates who are LGBTQ+.
Note: These materials for LGBTQ+ youth and their families were developed by CDC for use with Dating Matters; however, they are no longer available from CDC. They were designed to be used with the Dating Matters youth and parent programs or as standalone resources.