Take Charge! Know Your Rights. | ¡Toma el control! Conozca sus derechos.
With or without a parent’s permission, teens under 18 in Texas have the right to: Consent to low-cost or free birth control at Title X family planning clinics. Buy condoms & contraception (Plan B) at any store, pharmacy, or online. Get tested & treated for...
How to Schedule an Appointment for Birth Control at a Title X Clinic
By Eleanor Grano, Community Outreach and Youth Engagement Coordinator at Jane’s Due Process and Paige Alexandria, a volunteer Advocate at Jane’s Due Process Title X (pronounced Title Ten) is a federal grant program that allows clinics to offer low-cost family...
How Teens Can Get Birth Control Without Their Parent(s) or Legal Guardian Knowing
By Eleanor Grano, Community Outreach and Youth Engagement Coordinator at Jane’s Due Process Young people can make an appointment for birth control without involving a parent or legal guardian in their decision at certain clinics in Texas. Teens can also...From the Blog
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