Condom Availability Program (CAP)

High schools are required (by the NYCPS HIV education program) to provide Health Resource Rooms where free condoms, health information, and health referrals are made available to students in grades 9-12 by trained and trusted staff. Parents and legal guardians may opt their student out of receiving condoms; however, all students may receive information and referrals to health services.

CAP Requirements

• Each school must have at least two trained NYCPS staff. Additional NYCPS and non-NYCPS staff who work at the school can also be trained to support the program.
• Parent notification/opt-out letters (see below) must be provided to parents/legal guardians of all new students upon enrollment.
• A confidential list of all students who have been optedout of receiving condoms must be available to all CAP staff. Students will be identified by ID numbers only; names will not be used.
• Confidentiality is critical to CAP.
• CAP must be available for at least 10 periods per week.
• CAP schedule and locations must be clearly advertised for all students via the student letter (see below) and posters.
• Referrals to health services must be made available.
• Health Resource Room(s) must be safe, supportive and inclusive spaces for all students.

Information for CAP-trained Staff

CAP Training

See the Office of School Wellness Programs Professional Learning Catalog to register for upcoming trainings.

Ordering Health Resource Room Materials

• Only staff who have completed the Office of School Wellness Programs’ CAP training can order supplies, including condoms, for their Health Resource Room. CAP-trained staff may email CAP2@schools.nyc.gov for ordering instructions.

Condom Availability Program Parent/Guardian Notification Letters

Inform parents and legal guardians of new students about the program using this parent/guardian notification letter, which includes editable fields for your school's letterhead and principal's name:

Condom Availability Program Student Notification Letter

Inform students about the program using this student notification letter, which includes editable fields for your school's letterhead and principal's name.