Youth Advisory Council

What is the purpose of the Youth Advisory Council (YAC)?

To ensure that the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Initiative and Know What U Want: U Choose Campaign has a youth voice.

What are the goals?

• Provide youth focused guidance and feedback to the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Initiative
• Engage youth in leadership and skill building activities
• Empower youth to be peer health advocates
• Mobilize the youth to raise awareness of the Know What U Want U Choose campaign in neighborhoods with the highest rates of teen pregnancy

What does the YAC do?

• Meet bi-monthly
• Learn different health topics affecting teens
• Provide feedback on campaign messages
• Plan and conduct outreach activities for youth in the city
• Develop creative and artistic projects for education of youth and outreach

Interested in being a Youth Advisor?

Please click here to download the application and or mail to:

YAC Participants should meet the following criteria:

• Aged between 14-20
• Live in Baltimore City
• Commit to regular participation
• Complete a brief application assessing interest
• Have appropriate parental consent, if under 18
• Interest in helping other youth be empowered about their future