The Sea Change Program

Step 4. Challenge some friends.

CALLING ALL YOUNG PARENTS! Who knows the experiences of young parents better than themselves? We want to hear from you! If you are a young parent, take this short survey and share it with other young parents you know, and earn a $5 gift certificate for your time! 

What does a new law in Texas mean for abused and neglected young people seeking abortion care? Check out the new infographic from @1in3campaign​‬ to learn more. ‪#‎HereForJaneTX‬ ‪#‎TXlege‬ ‪#‎endstigma 

Until December 15th, home|work Collective is inviting the public to exchange links to art and initiatives that deal with abortion experience and access advocacy. Celebrate the culture of art and creativity that documents, represents and inspires the reproductive justice movement and check out home|work now!

While the holidays can feel like the last place to share your thoughts on reproduction and stigma, it can be a wonderful opportunity to connect with family and friends to share your gratitude for those working to ensure everyone can live their sexual and reproductive lives with dignity! Check out our ideas on how to check in this Thanksgiving! http://bit.ly/1T4HcsV

Whether you’re sharing your abortion story, your coming out story, or another personal journey, speaking up can unite you with others experiencing the same, and encourage even more to share. Check out the amazing ‪#‎MyStoryOUTLoud‬ campaign from this LGBTQ+ group of young intersectional activists and share! 

Take a look at the Trans Day of Resilience art project, then make a commitment to yourself, and to our communities. What will you do to stand in solidarity with trans women and femmes of color this year? ‪http://tdor.co #‎TDOR‬ ‪#‎TransAwarenessWeek‬

Our very own Elizabeth Greenblatt shares her experience and lessons learned from her work with young parents, and why she wishes she could go back in time to re-do sexuality education curriculum. http://bit.ly/1X7KzAr

Show your support for Trans Day of Resilience with these beautiful pieces of art from @strongfamilies!

November is National Adoption Month. Designed by Repeal Hyde Art Project in partnership with Choice Network, an adoption agency that partners with women's centers nationwide to provide adoption as well as all-options counseling services. Adoption is a complex issue, and one that deserves attention, respect, and support for birth mothers and families. 

Read our report on youth sexuality stigma  and check out noteenshame.org for more information! 

In our paper From Severe Stigma to Powerful Resilience: Youth Sexuality, Parenting, and the Power of Structural Support, we share the results of our interviews with 14 experts in the field of resilience and support for young families. We cover everything from their personal and observed experiences of young families and the challenges they face, their understanding of stigma and the ways it is manifested and experienced, their programmatic undertakings to confront stigma and shift culture, their evaluation methods, and next steps.