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RGV TeenFest: Inspiring Rio Grande Valley Youth

We'd like to showcase the impactful work happening in the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) through our recent event, RGV TeenFest, a collaborative effort led by Healthy Futures of Texas Youth Advocates alongside the Brownsville Pod. Pods are part of the Texas Youth Action Network's initiative to foster positive youth development programs.

This event, which saw the participation of 114 youth, was a testament to our commitment to empowering young people in the RGV community. Our shared objective was to equip youth in the Rio Grande Valley with the tools to manage their health and access crucial community resources. The success of RGV TeenFest reflects our dedication to positive youth development. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all who supported us and look forward to furthering this mission across Texas.

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our 2024 Talk About it Texas Awareness Campaign, a crucial initiative aimed at raising awareness about the importance of sexual and reproductive health among youth in Texas. This campaign is designed to provide young people with accurate information, driving targeted traffic to the Talk About it Texas website, so they can make well-informed decisions about their health. Centered around four key regions in Texas: Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, and the Rio Grande Valley (RGV), the campaign focuses on three core messaging pillars: Sexual Health, Consent, and Birth Control. From May to October, our efforts include strategically placed billboards in Austin and San Antonio, along with active engagement across major social media platforms popular among youth. Join the conversation on our @talkaboutittx account and be a part of spreading the word! Together, we can enhance the health and well-being of young Texans.

May is National Adolescent Health Month: As May draws to a close, Healthy Futures of Texas invites you to join us in contributing to the important discussions and initiatives of National Adolescent Health Month. Engage in vital dialogues and witness collective efforts in implementing evidence-based teen pregnancy prevention programs. Explore our blog post for insights and upcoming innovation grants, all aimed at enhancing adolescent well-being.
Mental health month – exploring the connection between mental health & sexual health: Explore the intersection of mental health and sexual health with Healthy Futures of Texas this Mental Health Awareness Month! Our recent online discussion provides insights from expert panelists on supporting youth, identifying mental health concerns, and fostering open dialogue.
Student Film Contest brings together Dallas philanthropists for a good cause: During Mental Health Awareness Month, it's essential to spotlight collaborative efforts. In this spirit, we're proud to highlight the collaboration of Dallas philanthropists during our recent film contest. Their support empowered high school students to explore the intersection of mental health and sexual health, amplifying awareness and fostering meaningful dialogue.

Highlights from our 13th Annual Symposium

In May, we proudly hosted our 13th Annual Symposium, bringing together 250 dedicated youth-serving professionals for four days of dynamic programming on adolescent sexual and reproductive health. Huge thanks to our sponsors, exhibitors, and attendees for making it unforgettable. Stay tuned for exciting updates on the 2025 event! Don't miss your chance to gain invaluable insights from leading experts in the field. Check out our event wrap-up video here!

Fast Fact Fridays Spotlight: Texas Teen Birth Trends

Every week, we share vital sexual health data impacting Texas youth on our social media @hftexas. Did you know that the highest teen birth rates in Texas tend to occur in more rural counties? However, due to their large population, over 50% of teen births in Texas occur in just seven counties that contain the cities of Houston, Dallas-Ft Worth, San Antonio, the Rio Grande Valley, El Paso, and Austin. The 10,916 teen births in these counties represent 51% of the 21,337 teen births in the state in 2022.

Are you a Texas clinician, educator, counselor, parent, or youth who is passionate about sexual health? Please take a few minutes to fill out our stakeholder voices survey, which will help inform our future policy work. We want to hear how Texas laws on issues like birth control access and health education impact you or the young people you work with. Respondents can choose to enter their email address for a chance to win a $50 gift card.

Starting May 1st, emergency contraception is officially a covered benefit! This important update means that more people can access emergency contraception when they need it, regardless of their healthcare plan. This change aims to make it easier for everyone to stay safe and take control of their reproductive health.

Exciting opportunities alert! Healthy Futures of Texas is seeking talented individuals for the following positions:

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