About the AWARE Foundation
The mission of the AWARE Foundation (supporting Adolescent Wellness
through Access to Resources to Education) is to educate and empower
adolescents to make responsible decisions regarding their wellness
through access to resources and education. The AWARE Foundation
recognizes adolescents as a unique group with needs that differ
greatly from those of children or adults.
In fact, a study by the University of Pennsylvania shows that most adolescents who start having sex early made their decision based on the perception that their peers are having sex and that doing so themselves will strengthen their social standing.
Knowledge, compassion and the non-judgmental support of concerned adults can help adolescents avoid potential pitfalls during this challenging time in their lives. The AWARE Foundation is ready to assist these young people by providing them and their families with the facts and the educational resources needed to allow adolescents to make well-informed and thoughtful choices about their own development.