It depends on the state. Some states require people under age 18 to either get permission from or tell their parents, and some don't. Many states offer a court process called judicial bypass for teens who cannot involve their parents. Here's how it works in Missouri, Illinois, and Kansas.In MissouriFor teens who can involve their parents: if a teen can get BOTH parental consent (permission from a biological parent or legal guardian who can prove their relationship to the teen with documents like birth certificates, government-issued identification, a court order, or other identity documents) AND second parent notification (the parent who gives permission writes to the other parent to tell them about the teen's abortion, not required under certain circumstances), then the teen should be allowed to have their abortion at a clinic in Missouri.For teens who cannot involve their parents: if a teen cannot involve their parents for any reason, the law says they are allowed to go to court and ask a judge for permission to have their abortion.If you are a Missouri teen seeking abortion care and cannot involve a parent, text us at 855-458-0886 to discuss your options.In KansasPeople under 18 must either involve their parents in their abortion decision or go through a court process called judicial bypass. Text us at 855-458-0886 for information on how to get abortion care in Kansas if you can't involve your parents.In IllinoisPeople under 18 are not required to tell or get permission from their parents in order to have an abortion. Anyone of any age can schedule and attend an abortion appointment.If you need more information on how to access abortion care if you're under 18, text us at 855-458-0886.