Youth Access
Overview
The World Health Organization has recognized access to sexual and reproductive healthcare as important “for the human rights, health and well-being of adolescents.” However, in the United States young people under the age of 18 often face a patchwork of legal and logistical challenges to access care. These model policies seek to honor the dignity of youth and ensure they have access to the healthcare and information they need.
Additional Resources
- Connecticut’s Public Act No. 25-28 was passed in 2025 to give young people an affirmative right to pregnancy related care.