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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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Call for Nominations: The San Francisco Foundation 2012 Community Leadership AwardsThe Community Leadership Awards celebrate visionary leaders doing extraordinary work to strengthen Bay Area communities. This work may confront societal or civic issues, address health or environmental concerns, or promote arts and humanities. The Foundation selects up to four Community Leadership Awardees each year. $10,000 awards are given to individual leaders and $20,000 awards to organizations. Individuals and nonprofit organizations in Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo Counties are eligible. We invite you to nominate outstanding leaders in your community. Deadline: Thursday, March 1, 2012, 5:00 p.m. Get more info and nominate someone hereFoundation for Youth Investment Offers Funding to Connect Underserved Youth to Outdoors in Northern and Central CaliforniaThe Foundation for Youth Investment, an initiative of the Pacific Forest and Watershed Lands Stewardship Council created to provide greater resources to connect children, youth, and young adults to nature via parks and outdoor spaces, is inviting Northern and Central California nonprofits to apply for Catalyst Fund program grants to support work designed to get youth outdoors. The Catalyst Fund supports organizations that connect underserved youth between the ages of 13 and 18 with outdoor experiences within or near their communities. To be eligible, applicants must have few full-time staff persons or their equivalent, and must have an annual budget, including projects, of less than $250,000. (Organizations with annual operating budgets of more than $250,000 may be eligible to apply to the FYI's Impact Fund.) Applicants must identify a significant need related to access to outdoor experiences, describe why that need is a priority for the community, develop a clear plan for translating that need into action, and demonstrate an ability to account for the expenditure of funds. Deadline: March 1, 2012 Get more info and apply here Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Part D Grants This grant opportunity is for corrdinated HIV services and access to research for women, infants, children, and youth (WICY). The purpose of the grant is to provide family-centered primary medical care to women, infants, children, and youth (WICY) living with HIV/AIDS when payments for such services are unavailable from other sources. Funding is intended to improve access to primary HIV medical care for HIV-infected women, infants, children, and youth through the provision of coordinated, comprehensive, culturally and linguistically competent services. Deadline: March 16, 2012. Get more info and apply here
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CDC Reports One-Third Of Teen Mothers Didn't Use Birth Control Because They Didn't Think They Could Get Pregnant A new study from the Centers for Disease Control concludes that a large number of teenage girls don't know their chances of getting pregnant. In a survey of thousands of teenage mothers who had unintended pregnancies, one-third of the teenagers said they did not use birth control because they did not think they could get pregnant. While the CDC did not explore the specific reasons for the misconception, past studies have shown that teens thought they couldn't get pregnant the first time they had sex, didn't think they could get pregnant at that time of the month or thought they were sterile. Other reasons included because their partner did not want to use contraception (23.6%) or because they did not mind getting pregnant (22.1%). Read more
Gay Straight Alliances Chapters Appearing in Earlier Grades
While common in high schools across the country, chapters of the Gay Straight Alliance with the younger school set have been slower to gain a foothold, in some cases because of the controversy the clubs stir up. But there are signs of increasing acceptance. There are now 500 middle school Gay Straight Alliance chapters nationwide, up from a couple dozen three years ago, according to the national Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network. Many of the clubs formed after publicized suicides of middle school children such as 13-year-old Seth Walsh of Tehachapi (Kern County) in 2010 and 11-year-old Carl Joseph Walker-Hoover of Springfield, Mass., in 2009. Both were bullied because they were believed to be gay. Read more
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Advocacy Updates
|  No Religious Exemptions to Birth Control Access After months of constant activity by grassroots activists across the country asking President Obama to hold the line in the face of pressure from social conservatives, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced that it would not expand religious exemptions to no-copay birth control requirements of the Affordable Care Act. "Today Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius stood with young women and did not bow to political pressure," said Debra Hauser, Executive Director of Advocates for Youth. "This is a victory for science, common sense, and young people in America. Millions of young women at Catholic and religious affiliated colleges will no longer face barriers to accessing birth control through their student health plans. This decision is also a huge step forward for young people who receive insurance coverage through their parents' health care plans at religious affiliated hospitals and other businesses." "Young women deserve loophole-free protection no matter where they go to school," said Jessika Parry, who attends Boston College. "This is also a great day for young people who are able to stay on their parents' health insurance due to the Affordable Care Act, but weren't previously able to get contraception because their parents work at religious affiliated institutions. Cost-free birth control will have an enormous impact on young women's health and lives." All student health plans must now cover no-copay birth control by August 2012. Religious affiliated institutions, such as Catholic hospitals, have been given an additional year to comply with the new regulations. Most California Schools Waiting to Implement Same-Sex History California education officials say school districts can make their own decisions on adding the contributions of gay and lesbian people to the curriculum. A law that requires expanding social science materials took effect January 1, 2012. But many local officials say they do not have the resources to revise study materials. Read more |
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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
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. Register here
World Premiere of THE RIGHT TO LOVE: AN AMERICAN FAMILY
When: Monday February 6, 2012, Screenings at 12pm, 4pm, and 7:30pm
Where: Castro Theater, San Francisco
What: This will be the first public screening of this documentary, directed by multi-award winning documentarian and local Bay Area filmmaker, Cassie Jaye. The film follows Jay and Bryan Leffew, a legally married gay couple living in Santa Rosa, California, and their two adopted kids, Daniel and Selena. After Proposition 8 passed in 2008, the Leffew Family began posting their home videos on a YouTube channel called 'Gay Family Values' to show how normal and loving a gay family could be. As they pursue their American dream, the opposing political, social and religious opinions that pervade society attempt to strip it from them. Can a loving commitment last if everything surrounding them is trying to tear them apart? The director, producers, and the Leffew Family and many others involved in the film will be in attendance! Get tickets and more info 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
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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
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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 is full.
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 ***Want To Get Publicity and Support for Your Events and Programs?*** Send us your news or announcements! If they're relevant to our members and supporters, we'll publish them! Send information to tnca@teennowcalifornia.org |
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