True You Maryland brings together partners in six rural Maryland counties—Allegany, Washington, Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester. Together, we’re working to advance the sexual health and well-being of young people here at home.
True You Maryland
we're all in
Real change takes all of us. In each county, young people work alongside parents, teachers, nurses, counselors, researchers, and community leaders to ensure their generation has the very best in sexuality education and care—no matter who they are or where they live.
Decades of research confirms it: sex education works. It helps young people guard against abuse, build healthy relationships, and care for their bodies and futures.
That’s why True You partners are bringing proven programs into classrooms, clinics, and communities across rural Maryland. These programs open the door to honest conversations with parents and other trusted adults, and ensure young people have the accurate, age-appropriate information they need make informed choices—and grow up with confidence.
a force for good
Did you know parents and adolescents support sex ed in schools regardless of thier political affiliation?
In one 2017 study, 93% of parents reported supporting sexuality education in schools. And the vast majority wanted classes to cover puberty, healthy relationships, abstinence, sexually transmitted infections, and birth control. These are the topics True You Maryland champions.
This project is/was supported by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Population Affairs (OPA), Teen Pregnancy Prevention Tier 1 grant, 1 TP1AH000234-01-00, as administered by the Maryland Department of Health. The information or content presented are those of the author and shall not be construed as the official position or policy, nor any endorsement, by HHS, the Federal Government, or the Maryland Department of Health.