Fast Facts

In 2008, 6,648 females under the age of 20 gave birth in Colorado. On average, more than 18 babies were born to teens in Colorado everyday-or about one baby born every hour and a half.

Raising the Bar

Putting the Promise to Practice in Adolescent Reproductive Health and Support for Young Families

Youth Action Day

Colorado Youth Matter brings together youth from across Colorado to lobby their state legislators about the importance of addressing the sexual health of adolescents and supporting young families. Click here to watch the 2010 Youth Action Day video.

Tip of the Month

Check the expiration date of your condoms... When stored in a cool, dry place condoms without spermicide are generally good for around five years from the time they are manufactured. Condoms with spermicide last about two years.

Interactive Map

Looking for local contacts? The latest birth rate data specific to where you live? Explore our new interactive map!

Speak Out for Sex Education!

The Comprehensive Human Sexuality K-12 Education bill aka HB 1081, strengthens the definitions and guidelines around comprehensive educations, as well as creates a pool of funding to assist schools providing comprehensive sexuality education to their students.

On Thursday, HB 1081 will go before the House Health, Insurance & Environment Committee. Let the legislators on the committee know how you feel about comp sex ed and the importance of providing young people access to evidence-based and culturally inclusive comprehensive sexuality education programs. Send them a letter asking for their support.