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Do I need my parents’ consent to give birth?

In some states, minors need the consent of their parents to receive an abortion. However, there is no state that requires the consent of parent to continue with pregnancy and conceive a child. Recently, a Texas teen won a case against her parents over her right to keep her baby. Her parents were trying to [...]

Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month

May has been designated by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services as a month to raise awareness on teen pregnancy. Teen pregnancy often results from unplanned pregnancy. According to various studies, teen pregnancies often carry higher health risks. Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month isn’t all about abstinence but about ways from teens to protect [...]

How can I get my birth certificate without ID?

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The answer to this question will slightly vary depending on your state and county requirements. To answer this question, I will use someone born in Chicago as an example. If you are 18 years old and trying to get your ID for the first time, you will need at least 3 documents to satisfy 4 [...]

Being Aware of Your Sexual Health

April is STD Awareness Month, which is an annual campaign to raise public awareness about sexually transmitted diseases. STDs are infectious diseases acquired through sexual contact. STDs can be passed from person to person through blood, semen, or vaginal and other bodily fluids. STDs can cause long-term health problems if left untreated. But how do [...]

We Love Our Volunteers!

National Volunteer Week is a time to recognize and celebrate those individuals who give back their time and service to the community. National Volunteer Week was started in 1974 and is held during one week annually in April. Volunteers are the foundation in many non-profit organizations, and especially in ours. The National Runaway Safeline has [...]

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