The Healthy Youth Alliance (HYA) is a coalition of individuals, organizations and agencies working to increase the number of youth in Washington communities who are exposed to researched, proven and effective sexual health programs. The Alliance ultimately aims to contribute to reduced rates of unintended pregnancy and STD/HIV infection in youth each year.
- The Healthy Youth Alliance will help legislators, school officials, and community members to implement effective, researched sexual health programs in local school districts.
- The Healthy Youth Alliance offers teachers and school administrators training and resources that ensure students receive accurate, research-based sexual health information.
- Unintended teen pregnancy costs Washington taxpayers approximately $115 million each year.
- Research shows that 85% of parents want schools to provide accurate, comprehensive sexual health information, and that teens who receive science-based sexual health information are more likely to delay the onset of sexual activity.
- By implementing effective sexuality education, communities will also increase responsible youth behavior and effective communication with family, friends, and partners.