To achieve mobility from poverty, young people must have resources to develop their identities and avoid unintended pregnancy. We propose expanding programs that help young people find their “why” —their personal reasons for making thoughtful decisions during adolescence. We call these programs SPARKS, Supported Pathways in Adolescence through Recreation, Knowledge, and Schools. We recommend these programs include access to birth control and family planning information—tools that allow young people to act on their “why”s.