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| pg. 482 1. Cervical cancer screening; 2. Breast cancer screening; 3. STD testing and treatment; 4. High blood pressure screening; 5. Anemia screening; 6. Pregnancy testing; 7. Contraceptive methods; and, 8. Referrals and links to community resources. Education services include: 1. Reproductive and preventative health; 2. Self–breast and testicular exams; 3. Contraceptive methods; 4. Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)/ Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) risks; and, 5. Infertility information. Nebraska Reproductive Health manages a part of the Title V Maternal Child and Adolescent Health (MCH) block grant specific to Adolescent Reproductive Health. Reproductive Health also manages state funds made available to public health clinics for colposcopy training and equipment. Colposcopy is used to detect abnormal cells, cancer, and human papilloma virus (HPV). The purpose of the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Block Grant Adolescent Reproductive Health sub-awards is to engage adolescents to increase their utilization of reproductive health services. The primary goals of increased utilization are to: 1. Increase adolescents’ ability to make informed decisions about their reproductive health; 2. Decrease STD/ Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) rates and; 3. Decrease the number of unintended pregnancies. Jobs of America’s Graduates (JAG) Nebraska DHHS has an interagency agreement with the Nebraska Department of Labor (NDOL) to fund the Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) program. This program is dedicated to supporting young people who face significant challenges to assist them in staying in school through graduation, pursue post-secondary education, and secure quality entry-level jobs leading to career advancement opportunities. Services provided will meet the TANF Purpose Three: “to prevent and reduce the incidence of out-of-wedlock pregnancies” by providing intervention and improved life prospects for students who show evidence of failing, dropping out, or engaging in negative behaviors that can lead to dependency, out-of-wedlock births, imprisonment, and/or other undesirable outcomes which may lead to the detriment and impoverishment of youth. Eligible