Resources
General Resources | Just For Teens | Just For Parents and Caregivers | Just For Grandparents
Family Planning Council
www.familyplanning.org
The Family Planning Council site offers information about reproductive
health, including STDs and HIV/AIDS, contraception and pregnancy, as well
as specific information for teens, mature women and men. Find a complete
listing of local family planning centers and a link to Nurse Kathy -- ask
her sexual health questions through email and she will respond.
CHOICE
www.choice-phila.org
The CHOICE Web site has information on local reproductive health services,
the latest information on birth control methods, STDs and HIV/AIDS, and
other important news about health care for women, men, adolescents and
children. A section lists CHOICE hotlines and TTY services, which provide
free and confidential help.
Advocates for Youth
www.advocatesforyouth.org
This national organization advocates for policies and programs that help
young people make informed and responsible decisions about their
reproductive and sexual health. The site offers information on news and
events, publications, resources, facts and figures, and links.
Campaign For Our Children, Inc.
www.cfoc.org
A site dedicated to developing prevention messages and abstinence education
media campaigns to encourage healthy, responsible sexual decisions among
adolescents and raise public awareness about issues, such as abstinence --
plus teen pregnancy prevention, infant mortality prevention, adolescent
sexual health and male responsibility.
AbouthHealth.com: Helping Families Talk About Tough Issues
www.abouthealth.com
Where young people and families share true stories about their experiences
together and receive assistance and advice from experts. Covers topics such
as sex, drugs, bullying, body image and peer pressure. For parents, the
site offers a special feature on the sex talk, including how and when to
talk about sex with your child.
Worth the Wait
www.worththewait.org
A site for teens and parents supporting abstinence until an individual is
in "a lifelong, committed, adult relationship, which for most people is
marriage." Offers help with refusal and decision making skills, as well as
information on risky behaviors, STDs, pregnancy and renewed abstinence.
Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.
www.plannedparenthood.org
& www.teenwire.com/index.asp
Provides information and services on a wide range of sexual health issues.
The site allows you to find a local Planned Parenthood Center, access
research and media information concerning sexual and reproductive health,
and shop in the Planned Parenthood store. The Planned Parenthood Web site
for young people is www.teenwire.com. Both sites are available in Spanish.
Peer to Peer Web site
www.stopthinkbesafe.org
Provides youth, parents and teachers with up-to-date information about
sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and strategies for prevention.
The National Campaign To Prevent Teen Pregnancy
www.teenpregnancy.org
Provides information for teens on sex and how to prevent pregnancy and
information for parents on helping their teens prevent pregnancy. The site
also includes research, statistics and resources about the issue of teen
pregnancy.
The site is available in Spanish.
Emergency Contraception Website
http://ec.princeton.edu
Presents accurate, medically based information about emergency
contraception (EC), including a frequently-asked-questions page. Also has a
nationwide directory of EC providers. Site available in Spanish.
SEX, ETC.
www.sexetc.org
This site has been developed by teens for teens, offering accurate and
up-front information about sexuality.
My Sistahs
www.mysistahs.org
A site for and by young women of color, offering information and facts
about HIV/AIDS and HIV testing, condoms, STDs, Emergency Contraception,
eating disorders, dating violence, etc.
YouthHIV
www.youthhiv.org
A website created by and for HIV-positive youth, as well as HIV peer
educators. Offers sexual and mental health information, information on
community support, opportunities for advocacy, resources and referrals, and
online peer education.
Mogenic
http://mogenic.com
Online magazine/Internet portal for gay teens, with information and other
resources.
Youth Assistance Organization
www.youth.org
Youth Assistance Organization is a service run by volunteers to help gay,
lesbian, bisexual and questioning youth.
JUST FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS
Keep Kids Healthy
www.keepkidshealthy.com/adolescent/adolescent.html
Offers parenting tips on common teen issues such as peer pressure, drug
abuse, smoking, drinking, suicide and self esteem, as well as information
on issues including acne, eating disorders, headaches and sports injuries.
National Fatherhood Initiative (NFI)
www.fatherhood.org
The National Fatherhood Initiative (NFI) addresses the issue of father
absence by emphasizing the importance of responsible, involved and
committed fathers. The site also offers links on topics from pregnancy, to
recreation, to divorce.
Parents and Families of Lesbians and Gays
www.pflag.org
A national organzation thatsupports families of gays and lesbians. Features
include publications, resources, and how to find your local PFLAG chapter.
The site also offers advice about "coming out" to one's parents.
Dads and Daughters
www.dadsanddaughters.org
A national education and advocacy organization for fathers and daughters,
with tips, newsletters, books and workshops. A section helps fathers cope
with living apart from their daughters.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Where to Find Help
www.aarp.org/confacts/programs/grandraising.html
Site sponsored by the AARP providing information for grandparents who are
parenting again on legal issues, financial assistance, health insurance for
grandchildren, child care, school, mental health and support groups.
GENERATIONS UNITED: National Center on Grandparents and Other Relatives
Raising Children
www.gu.org/projg&o.htm
Provides information and support for grandparents and other kinship
caregivers who are parenting a family member's children.
