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Fact Sheet on the Reproductive Health of Afrian American Adolescents: Contraceptive Use
Summary: African American adolescents are less likely than their white counterparts to report using all types of contraceptives. However, black male adolescents are more likely than other adolescents to report using condoms (the contraceptive used most frequently by black and white teens) in a consistent manner and at last sexual intercourse. Behavioral skills training has been found to be more effective than education-only interventions at increasing condom use among black teens.
A report prepared by the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies Health Policy Institute
To enhance our knowledge about youth who age out of the nation’s foster care systems, the Joint Center Health Policy Institute (in collaboration with Black Administrators in Child Welfare Inc.) conducted reconnaissance on the unmet needs of these youth. A literature review, a telephone survey (with 800 social workers), and listening sessions with youth and stakeholders in the foster care systems in three cities (Jacksonville, FL; Houston, TX; and Chicago, IL) were conducted to gather information about youth who age out of foster care. The full report based on these findings is available for downloading from the Joint Center website.
Aging Out of the Foster Care System to Adulthood: Findings, Challenges, and Recommendations
A report prepared by the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies Health Policy Institute
To enhance our knowledge about youth who age out of the nation’s foster care systems, the Joint Center Health Policy Institute (in collaboration with Black Administrators in Child Welfare Inc.) conducted reconnaissance on the unmet needs of these youth. A literature review, a telephone survey (with 800 social workers), and listening sessions with youth and stakeholders in the foster care systems in three cities (Jacksonville, FL; Houston, TX; and Chicago, IL) were conducted to gather information about youth who age out of foster care. The full report based on these findings is available for downloading from the Joint Center website.