Youth Blog
5 things I wish I knew about prenatal care before I was pregnant
Read Phillisha's 5 tips on prenatal care and what she learned throughout her pregnancy.
Finding LGBTQ+ inclusive medical care
Read how our Youth Advisory Board member recounts the challenges and experiences she faced when accessing LGBTQ+ inclusive care and provides handy resources for foster youth in similar situations.
Discovering healing and self-identity through consent
A member of our Youth Advisory Board interviewed seven individuals in various stages of healing from abuse or manipulation to understand the effects of consent and lack of consent. The stories are real, but the names have been changed to protect contributors’ privacy.
A Letter to My Younger Self
Read Jennifer's letter on her experience with Sex Trafficking and how her foster mom created space to comfortably ask & learn about her sexual health
Daniel’s Spotlight
Daniel highlights how beneficial inclusive sexual health education would have been for him, in embracing his identity & sexuality while in care.
Jay’s Spotlight
Hear about Jay's experience as an expectant teen in foster care and how she learned to advocate for her sexual & mental health!
Jay's Spotlight
Read Jay's story: From 'Not Knowing' to 'Now I can take care of my mental and physical health'
Phillisha's Video
Join Phillisha in learning about her experience navigating Sexual and Reproductive Health
Advice from youth for youth
Self-love, sexual intimacy, and healthy relationships amid COVID-19.
