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The California Pregnant and Parenting Youth Guide is for youth under 18 years old, who live in California, and are pregnant or are already a parent. The Guide answers questions about the law for pregnant or parenting minors. The easy-to-use website also contains resources for professionals. If you work with pregnant and parenting minors or are a member of the media, this information is for you. If you are a health care provider, social service worker or legal professional, you can download quick reference guides that will answer key questions to support your work with pregnant and parenting minors. They include information about the legal rights of pregnant and parenting minors as well as your legal responsibilities. There are several free trainings designed to introduce professionals to the guide to help teen clients who are pregnant or parenting access legal information.
The entire website and guide are available in Spanish!
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2012 Scholarships Available!TeenNow California is pleased to announce that our 2012 scholarships for pregnant and parenting teens and teen leaders are now available! Every year we give out scholarships to eight California teen parents and one California teen student leader to help them go on to secondary education-college or vocational school-after they graduate from high school. These scholarships are vital to help young people achieve their goals. Deadline: March 30, 2012. All information regarding eligibility requirements and application forms can be found on our website here. Examples of past winners can also be found on the site. Scholarships for expectant and parenting students are awarded by region. A $300 Regional Scholarship Award will be given to a senior in each of the 8 TeenNow regions. Each regional applicant will then compete for the state scholarship of an additional $500. One $500 scholarship is available for teens in leadership roles in adolescent health. EACH APPLICANT MUST BE SPONSORED BY A CURRENT TEENNOW CALIFORNIA MEMBER. If a sponsor is not sure whether they are a current member, please contact tnca@teennowcalifornia.org to check our membership records.
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 This Thursday! Webinar: "Providing Excellent Services: What Every Adolescent Sexual Health Provider Should Know"
Whether you're new to field of sexual health education or are a manager of health educators, this workshop provides vital information for you! To provide the best services you need staff and management that understand youth development issues, know their material well, and are skilled at communicating and relating to young people. The Adolescent Sexual Health Workshop (ASHWG) has created a set of criteria for hiring and evaluating adolescent sexual health providers that details all the skills and knowledge needed to make sure your programs and services are the best they can be. The development of the Core Competencies was modeled on the same procedures used to develop core competences for public health workers, nurses, social workers, therapists, and addiction counselors. Over 100 national experts in reproductive health gave input to the competencies over the two years of development.
Date: Thursday January 19th, 2012
Time: 2pm-3:30pm
Registration Fee: TeenNow California members: $10, Non-members: $25, TeenNow California Annual Membership Fee: $50
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Youth Service America Invites Young Change-Makers to Apply for Disney Friends for Change Grants
The Disney Friends for Change Grants program offers young change-makers in the United States funding to help make a lasting, positive change in their communities and the world. The program seeks to support volunteer projects serving a wide range of needs that highlight the creativity and commitment of young people working to meet the needs of others and that demonstrate how "even small actions can add up to big changes." Youth between the ages of 5 and 18 in all fifty states and the District of Columbia are eligible to lead a project and apply for a $1,000 grant to fund it. (Applicants younger than 13 years of age must have an older person submit the application on their behalf.) Deadline: February 29, 2012. Get more info and apply here
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News
|  Number of School Health Clinics in State Rises, Though Funding Issues Persist
There are 183 school health centers in California, an increase from 121 in 2004. According to the California School Health Centers Association, 12 more clinics are expected to open by next summer. Most of the centers are staffed by physicians and nurse practitioners and are located in low-income neighborhoods. The centers are run by hospitals or community clinics. The centers generally offer a range of health care services, such as dental care, drug counseling, immunizations, mental health treatment and physical examinations. Experts say the clinics are a key part of the health care safety net because they offer no-cost or low-cost care for low-income residents who might not receive regular medical care. Read more
Disparities in Reproductive Health Care Linger
Research published in the American Journal of Public Health indicates that declines in the use of women's health services from 2002 to 2008 show gaps in access to care. The study reports that women who are younger, economically disadvantaged or undereducated used fewer reproductive health services in recent years, highlighting disparities that persist despite decades of progress expanding access to such care. The gaps in utilization can contribute to teenage pregnancies and more sexually transmitted diseases. Clinical practitioners are already seeing the consequences in community adolescent health clinics. Read more
One-Third of Teen Users Rely on the Pill for Non-Contraceptive Purposes
A recent study by the Guttmacher Institute shows the most common reason U.S. women use oral contraceptive pills is to prevent pregnancy, but 14% of pill users-1.5 million women-rely on them exclusively for noncontraceptive purposes. The study documenting this finding, "Beyond Birth Control: The Overlooked Benefits of Oral Contraceptive Pills," by Rachel K. Jones of the Guttmacher Institute, also found that more than half (58%) of all pill users rely on the method, at least in part, for purposes other than pregnancy prevention-meaning that only 42% use the pill exclusively for contraceptive reasons. Menstrual-related disorders and irregular periods are particularly common during adolescence. Not surprisingly, the study found that teens aged 15-19 who use the pill are more likely to do so for non-contraceptive purposes (82%) than for birth control (67%). Moreover, 33% of teen pill users report using oral contraceptive pills solely for noncontraceptive purposes. "It is well established that oral contraceptives are essential health care because they prevent unintended pregnancies," said study author Rachel K. Jones. "This study shows that there are other important health reasons why oral contraceptives should be readily available to the millions of women who rely on them each year." Read more
New Briefs on Rural Latino/a Adolescents
A significant proportion of California's Latino/a adolescents live in rural or non-suburban or metropolitan communities. This series of briefs by the California Adolescent Health Collaborative presents quantitative and qualitative data on the current health status of Latino adolescents in rural counties and identifies trends and inequities in their health outcomes and examines factors that can promote or risk their health.The three briefs in this series provide data on the following:
- A snapshot of Latino adolescents in California's rural counties, including health outcomes in injury, overweight and obesity, asthma and sexual and reproductive health, as well as findings from key informant interviews with adolescent health professionals in rural counties.
- Access to Health Care for Latino adolescents in rural counties, including rates of health insurance and delays in care and numbers and availability of health care providers, as wells as findings from focus groups with Latino adolescent in rural counties.
- Educational and economic opportunity for Latino adolescents in rural areas, including graduation rates, unemployment rates, as well as findings from focus groups with Latino adolescents in rural counties. Read more
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Advocacy
|  Student Non-Discrimination ActThis act, introduced by Senator Al Franken and Rep. Jared Polis last March, "would ban discrimination and harassment in public schools based on sexual orientation and gender identity, and require schools to protect LGBT students when they are threatened." Many students are harrassed and bullied due to their real or percieved gender identity. This bill is designed to protect public school students. Get more info here |
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Events
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Webinar: Providing Excellent Services: What Every Adolescent Sexual Health Provider Should Know When: January 19th, 2011, 2pm-3:30pm What: See detailed info above. Register here
Webinar: SPRC Training Institute presents: Bullying and Suicide
When: Thursday, February 2, 2012, 12-1:30 p.m.
What: Presented in conjunction with Federal Partners in Bullying Prevention, this webinar will provide the latest research and science on the relationship between bullying and suicide and will outline some of the shared risk and protective factors. The interactive presentation will also discuss the main principles of a comprehensive whole school approach to bullying prevention. Space is limited; pre-registration is requested. Get more info and register here
Webinar: Making the Parent Connection: Creating Allies, Not Adversaries for Sexuality Education
When: Thursday February 9, 2012, 1pm-2pm
What: This webinar will provide an update on the latest polling data on parental support for sexuality education and provide strategies for teachers to build partnerships with parents and community stakeholders to build support for school-based prevention programs. Get more info and register here
REGION 3
Choice: Relentless Assaults, Vigilant Defense
When: Saturday January 21, 2012, 10am-12pm
Where: United Methodist Church, 250 California Street, Santa Cruz
What: To celebrate reproductive choice and commemorate the 39th anniversary of the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, you are invited to the annual pro-choice brunch. Keynote Speaker: Phyllida Burlingame, Reproductive Justice Policy Director, ACLU of Northern California. A nationally recognized expert on sex education and reproductive health policy, Phyllida Burlingame was instrumental in passage of California's two landmark sex education laws. She is the author of numerous policy studies including Sex Education in California Public Schools: Are Students Learning What They Need to Know?; Sex, Lies and Politics: Abstinence-Only Curricula in California Public Schools; and Preventing Unfair Prosecution of Abortion Providers: An Investigation into Political Bias by the Medical Board of California. Ms. Burlingame will describe current assaults on reproductive choice and access to services at the state and national levels, and the strategies being used to preserve and extend those rights. Sliding scale donation: $10-25. Students invited free of charge. For more information: (831) 423-2356 Presented by the Reproductive Rights Network of Santa Cruz County.
Prevent Abuse in Teen Relationships: Panel Discussion and Launch of Public Awareness Campaign
When: January 31, 2012, 11am
Where: Raoul Wallenberg Traditional High School in San Francisco
What: CAHC invites you to a panel discussion and the launch of a public awareness campaign to prevent abuse in teen relationships. Panelists include Elizabeth Miller, Lisa Fujie Parks and Melanie M. Natividad. To RSVP or to get more information, email sfpanelevent@webershandwick.com
Teen Talk Sexuality Education Teacher Training
When: February 1st and 2nd, 2011, 9am-4pm
Where: Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Ortega Building, 2350 El Camino Real, Mountain View, Ca 94040
What: Ideal for middle school and high school teachers, and community/health educators. This workshop will cover: California Education Code, healthy relationships, values clarification in sexuality, sexually transmitted diseases (including HIV/AIDS), abstinence/not having sex, birth control updates, encouraging parent/child communication, pregnancy options, decision-making skills, sexual identity & gender, sex and the media, how to answer tough questions from teens, and more. Participants will receive a hard copy of our bilingual Teen Talk curriculum. Discount if registered by January 15th. Register here
Leading for Equity Institute
When: February 9-12, 2012
Where: Sonoma, CA
What: The Leading For Equity (LFE) Institute is a residential experience where individuals and teams from schools, districts, and community organizations receive expert, caring guidance and facilitation to work together to address the personal and technical challenges they face in their educational equity efforts. At The National Equity Project, we define "leader" as anyone who takes responsibility for what matters to them. We work with leaders to develop their capacity to foster positive change on behalf of historically under-served students and families. This experiential institute provides ample opportunities for sharing, reflection, and planning to inform your current work. Leading for Equity develops individual and collective leadership at every level of schools, districts, or nonprofit organizations. Teams will deepen their commitment, relationships, and efficacy while developing strategies toward equity goals. Register here
4th Annual Know Justice Conference
When: Wednesday February 15, 2012, 9am-4pm
Where: San Francisco Public Main Library, 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
What: This is a FREE conference. It is an opportunity for youth to learn about their rights in a positive environment and among their peers. Attendees will have an opportunity to meet other young people interested in the same types of issues coming from similar backgrounds and neighborhoods. There will be opportunities to join groups who are doing youth organizing and youth development. Every attendee will be connected to organizations that provide them with resources and opportunities. For questions about the conference contact: LeaJay Harper 415-703-8800 #212 leajay@cywd.org
REGION 4
Minor Consent and Confidentiality Training: San Luis Obispo When: Thursday January 19, 2012, 9am-1pm
Where: Veterans' Hall, 801 Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA What: CAHC presents this workshop which will review practice standards and guidelines, policy issues, and other information on minor consent/confidentiality, including an overview of FERPA and HIPAA. Case scenarios for a variety of youth-serving settings will be presented for discussion and questions. Participants will receive the Adolescent Health Working Group's Understanding Confidentiality & Minor Consent in California: An Adolescent Provider Toolkit. At the end of the training, participants will be able to: Identify situations in which an adolescent has the right to consent and confidentiality, Explain consent and confidentiality to a minor and their family, Better understand rules and laws that apply to record and information sharing between providers and organizations. Get more info and register here
REGION 5
Central Valley Teen Parent Conference When: Thursday February 23, 2012, 8am-2pmWhat: The 25th annual Central Valley Teen Parent Conference hosts 400 pregnant and parenting teens throughout the Central Valley. Participants have 20 different options of breakout topics, a Health and Career Fair, and even a Male Track specifically designed for teen fathers. The guest speaker this year is Janice Higgins, author of the series, "There Were No Parents Here". Janice also founded Project RAGE (Releasing Anger and Guilt for Empowerment) and will share with her painful journey from neglect, abandonment, teen pregnancy, domestic violence, rage, and ultimately prison, where she begins the reconciliation of her past. For more information please call Kayla Wilson at (559) 265-3098 x3239 or email kwilson@fcoe.org
REGION 6
Southern California Sexual Health Summit When: Wednesday February 15th, 2012 10am-4pm Where: California Endowment in Downtown Los Angeles What: The Southern California Sexual Health Collaborative will be hosting a Sexual Health Summit. This event is a time to share programs, ideas and best practices with colleagues across Southern California who are working to improve the sexual health of youth and adults in the region. This is an informal event designed to provide a forum for people to come together to identify some priorities and share ideas about working in one of the most diverse and populous areas of the nation. With the devastating budget cuts to social services and the overall national economy, it's even more critical for service providers, researchers, government officials and community members to come together and share resources and experiences. Event details and agenda forthcoming!The event is free of charge; however, no food will be provided (there is a cafeteria on site). Space is limited, so sign up early! Get more info and register here
REGION 7
The County of Riverside Commission For Women present: In Our Backyards: Human Trafficking Panel
When: Thursday January 19, 2011, 9:30am-12:30pm
Where: Robert T. Anderson CountyAdministrative Center (CAC), 4080 Lemon Street, Riverside, CA 92501
What: Participants will walk away with a broader understanding of what domestic human trafficking looks like, specifically in Riverside County. Participants will be equipped with information on what Human Trafficking looks like locally. Identification is the first step to Awareness.Speakers will provide specific action steps to empower participants, whether it is reporting tips or learning how to serve the local Human Trafficking Service Provider. Audience members will have the opportunity to connect with peers within their fields, in order to collaborate on victim identification. RSVP here
REGION 8
 CORE
When: Wednesday February 8, 2012, 1:30pm-4pm
Where: Hoover High School, San Diego
What: "What is the CORE of teen sexual health?" CORE changes the way we talk about sexual health. We bring together local experts, community organizations, artists and, most importantly, youth, to create a safe, empowering, positive and facts-based environment that engages youth and adults alike in conversations around sexual health. This CORE will focus on after-school youth activities and workshops. Get more info here
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