Can a girl get birth control without parental consent?

You do not need permission from a parent or guardian to get birth control. In fact, it is unethical and illegal for clinic workers or health care providers to tell your parents/guardians you were even at the clinic. read more

But some states say you have to get permission from a parent or older family member to have an abortion. Other states don’t make you get permission, but your parents will have to know that you’re getting an abortion. You may be able to get a judge's permission to have an abortion without telling your parents. This is called "judicial bypass". read more

Some states, like Utah and Mississippi, have laws preventing minors from obtaining contraceptives from a physician without parental consent. To know the sex laws of your states, try this interactive map or this chart. Even if your state allows minors to obtain contraceptives without parents' permission, the ages might differ. read more