Youth in Foster Care
These 12 videos were shot in April 2009 with a group of former youth in foster care, who were asked to share their perspectives on teen pregnancy.
Read about Teen Pregnancy Prevention Among Youth in Foster Care Multi-State Project
With more than a half million children in foster care, these youth are a group at significant risk for pregnancy. This has serious human and financial consequences for teens, their families, and the child welfare system. However, teens in foster care have been largely overlooked in terms of teen pregnancy prevention and little is known about their needs.
For more information, please contact Itege Bailey, 202-478-8556.
What's New
- A Conversation About Teen Pregnancy
Juvenile and Family Justice Today - Teen Pregnancy in the Courtroom
APSHA Policy & Practice
- Briefly: Opportunities to Help Youth in Foster Care
- Fast Facts: Reproductive Health Outcomes Among Youth Who Ever Lived in Foster Care