Michigan Organization on Adolescent Sexual Health

Project Name: Sexual Health for Adolescents Rooted in Equity: A multi-state program to reduce the most significant disparities in sexual health outcomes (SHARE) 

Project Overview: The Michigan Organization on Adolescent Sexual Health (MOASH) will implement the Sexual Health for Adolescents Rooted in Equity (SHARE) program, a unique multi-state program that brings together otherwise isolated evidence-based teen pregnancy prevention programs (EBPs) to reach communities and populations facing the greatest disparities in sexual health outcomes, ultimately advancing equity in adolescent health. SHARE unites teen pregnancy prevention and adolescent sexual health experts across six states in the US Midwest and South—Alabama, Georgia, Iowa, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi— to effectively implement the newest, most innovative, inclusive and affirming EBPs in select counties. The program’s focus populations are LGBTQIA+ youth, rural youth, and/or youth of color ages 13-19 years. SHARE aims to reach 8,500 young people each program year. 

Community(ies) Served: Select counties in Alabama, Georgia, Iowa, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi 

Target Population: LGBTQIA+ youth, youth of color, and rural youth ages 13-19 years

Geographic Area Served (Urbanicity of Community): Select counties in Alabama, Georgia, Iowa, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi (Mixed)

Average Anticipated Number of Youth Served Annually: 8,500