Health
Our WorkHealth Youth who have been in foster care or homeless face special health challenges, given their history of trauma, instability, and lack of access to consistent health care. JBAY works on multiple fronts to address these challenges. Learn more Learn more Learn more Learn more Learn more Learn more Learn more Learn more Learn […]
Expectant and Parenting Youth
Our Work – HealthExpectant and Parenting Youth In California, there are over 1,000 youth in foster care who are custodial parents. JBAY is committed to providing these young families with the support and resources they require. JBAY has worked towards this goal by advocating for policies such as an increase to the infant supplement and […]
Reproductive and Sexual Health
Our Work – HealthReproductive and Sexual Health Like all youth, young people in foster care require information and support about their reproductive and sexual health. Historically, the foster care system has not provided this, resulting in high rates of unintended pregnancy and misinformation about sexual health. JBAY ensures foster youth have access to the information […]
Student Mental Health
Our Work – HealthStudent Mental Health An estimated 90% of children in foster care have experienced a traumatic event, with nearly half reporting exposure to four or more traumatic events. For current and former foster youth seeking to heal this trauma, access to mental health services is often limited. JBAY works to ensure foster youth in […]