Brandon-Friedman, Richard A.Kinney, Marea K.Pierce, BarbaraFortenberry, J. Dennis2023-12-072023-12-072016-04-15Kinney, M. K., Brandon-Friedman, R., Pierce, B., & Fortenberry, D. (2016). Former Foster Youths’ Perceptions of Their Acquisition of Sexual Health Information While in Foster Care. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.1.3475.2880https://hdl.handle.net/1805/37292In response to disproportionately high rates of pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, and engagement in sexual risk behaviors, a qualitative pilot study of eight former foster youth was conducted. Semi-structured interviews explored relationships with caregivers, opportunities for sexual health information, and comfort making decisions with current sexual health knowledge. Multiple themes were identified and implications for child welfare systems were discussed.en-USFoster youthTeen pregnancySexually transmitted infectionsSexual health informationChild welfare systemPoster