North Carolina law denies parents the right to make medical decisions for their children, allowing minors to consent to treatment for STDs, pregnancy, substance abuse, and mental health issues—without parental involvement. This dangerous policy leaves parents powerless to protect their children and ensure they receive proper care.

In August 2021, a Yancey County woman became guardian of her teenage niece after her sister died. The niece had mental health issues worsened by the loss, but the aunt struggled to manage her care due to NC laws letting minors consent to certain treatments. She was denied access to medical records and couldn’t prevent her niece from getting a birth control implant. Frustrated, she told NC Values Coalition she felt powerless to protect her.

Parents have a fundamental right to care for their children and guide their healthcare decisions. It’s time to repeal NCGS 90-21.5(a) and restore parental rights in North Carolina.

 Click below to contact your legislators today and urge them to support this pro-values bill. 

North Carolina law denies parents the right to make medical decisions for their children, allowing minors to consent to treatment for STDs, pregnancy, substance abuse, and mental health issues—without parental involvement. This dangerous policy leaves parents powerless to protect their children and ensure they receive proper care.

In August 2021, a Yancey County woman became guardian of her teenage niece after her sister died. The niece had mental health issues worsened by the loss, but the aunt struggled to manage her care due to NC laws letting minors consent to certain treatments. She was denied access to medical records and couldn’t prevent her niece from getting a birth control implant. Frustrated, she told NC Values Coalition she felt powerless to protect her.

Parents have a fundamental right to care for their children and guide their healthcare decisions. It’s time to repeal NCGS 90-21.5(a) and restore parental rights in North Carolina.

 Click below to contact your legislators today and urge them to support this pro-values bill.Â