Know The Law

Right to access SRH care on the minor’s consent (consistent with California law)
Right to privacy in examination by a health provider, unless the youth specifically
request otherwise
Right to choose their own provider of SRH care, if the provider accepts MediCal or other approved insurance
Right to confidentiality as relates to sexual and reproductive health information
Right to age-appropriate, medically accurate education/information about sexual and reproductive health
Right to transportation (by caregiver, group home or social worker) to obtain SRH care in a timely manner

Resources and Support

Where does it say this in the law? Click here and here.
What are the SRH services minors can access on their own? Click here.
When is a health provider mandated to report sexual activity as child abuse? Click here.
For consent to treatment for foster youth by custody and placement, click here.
For a document on how to identify victims of human trafficking, click here.

Know The Law​