SEXUAL HEALTH MATTERS. WE WORK TO EMPOWER NORTH CAROLINIANS SO THAT EVERY ADOLESCENT GROWS UP IN A STATE THAT IS EQUIPPED TO SUPPORT THEIR SEXUAL HEALTH. INVESTING IN YOUNG PEOPLE'S SEXUAL HEALTH BENEFITS THEM, OUR STATE, AND OUR COMMUNITIES NOW AND IN THE FUTURE. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS THROUGH EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMMING, TRAINING, AND STATEWIDE POLICY WORK.