[Prep] Homeless youth

[Judith Clark]

In Hawaii, minors may provide informed consent for primary and preventive health care at age 14 if parental/guardian consent cannot be reasonably obtained.  I would classify pregnancy prevention education as health education, which is a form of preventive health care and would allow a homeless youth to consent.

Judith F. Clark
Executive Director
Hawaii Youth Services Network
677 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite 702
Honolulu, HI 96813
808-531-2198 phone
808-534-1199 fax
jclark at hysn.org<mailto:jclark at hysn.org>

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From: prep-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us [mailto:prep-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of Natalie Powell
Sent: Monday, April 22, 2013 5:21 AM
To: 'prep at listsmart.osl.state.or.us'
Subject: [Prep] Homeless youth

In Nevada we require parent/guardian consent forms for PREP programming.  One of our health educators is wondering what to do if homeless youth are willing to attend classes, but do not have a parent or guardian to sign for them.  Have any other states encountered this?

Sincerely,

Natalie

Natalie Powell, MPH, MLA
State Adolescent Health Coordinator
Nevada State Health Division
775.684.5901
npowell at health.nv.gov<mailto:npowell at health.nv.gov>

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