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empowering youth voices

We are thrilled to spotlight the impact of our Healthy Futures of Texas (HFTX) youth programs through Kennia Gonzalez, our Youth Advocate Team Lead in Brownsville and a former peer ambassador in our Campus Conversations program. At the [2024 Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention (APP) Grantee Conference]([link removed]), Kennia made a significant impact by participating in a key youth panel with other 6 youth.

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Her insights on sex education, LGBTQ+ representation, and media portrayals of consent highlighted the strengths she has has developed leading her Youth Advocates group and underscored the program's role in driving essential discussions and improvements. Kennia’s involvement reflects the powerful voice and influence of our young leaders in shaping the future of adolescent health. Learn more about the [Youth Advocates program]([link removed]) and how we are empowering the next generation of leaders.

program highlight

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HFTX Showcases Campus Conversations Program at National Forum

We’re excited to share that HFTX was honored to showcase our [Campus Conversations program]([link removed]) as a model for scaling sexual and reproductive health (SRH) programming in community colleges at the Connect for Success Kick-Off Meeting in Washington, D.C.

This prestigious event gathered 12 grantees to exchange insights and best practices.

"The Campus Conversations program exemplifies our dedication to equipping students with the essential knowledge and resources to make informed choices about their sexual and reproductive health. By sharing our model on a national stage, we are driving positive change in communities and shaping the future of SRH programming in higher education," said Sarah McQueen, Senior Director of Health Education at HFTX.

About the Connect for Success Initiative

Launched by the [Institute for Women’s Policy Research]([link removed]) (IWPR) in August 2023, the Connect for Success Initiative seeks to improve SRH support for community college students. Over two years, IWPR will collaborate with up to 20 grantees, including HFTX, to create scalable SRH service models for underserved students. Learn more about IWPR and the Connect for Success Initiative [here]([link removed]).

annual impact report

As we reflect on 2023, HFTX proudly advances our mission of providing equitable access to sexual health education, contraception, and resources, demonstrating our commitment to “Healthy Futures for All” with impactful initiatives that resonate both locally and statewide. Here are some key highlights from our [2023 Annual Report]([link removed]):

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Health Education: 2,806 students directly educated and 22,427 engagements at campus and community events.

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Training and Technical Assistance: 496 Youth-Serving Professionals trained, potentially impacting 13,652 students.

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Advocacy: Successfully defended against harmful sex education bills in the 88th Legislative Session, ensuring no damaging legislation was passed.

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Research and Data: Released the [Opt-in Report with UTHealth]([link removed]), analyzing Texas’ new opt-in requirements for sex education.

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Awareness: Achieved 22.9 million impressions through awareness campaigns.

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Texas Women's Healthcare Coalition: Secured an additional $118 million for the women’s health budget.

These achievements were made possible by your support in advancing young Texans' well-being. Thank you for driving positive change. Review the full report [here]([link removed]) to see your impact.

upcoming events

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Dallas Healthy Teen Conference

Join us for a fun and informative event on Adolescent Sexual Health and Healthy Relationships! This FREE event is designed to be engaging and educational, with something for everyone in the family.

Help us spread the word by sharing [this invitation]([link removed]) with your network!

📅 Date: Friday, August 9th
⏰ Time: 9:30am - 3:30pm
📍 Location: Dallas College, Mountain View Campus

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Annual South Texas Summit

Join professionals from the Rio Grande Valley for advanced training and technical support, and connect with experts on adolescent development, positive youth development, and adolescent-friendly services. Gain insights into best practices and quality care throughout the stages of adolescence. Continuing Education credits are available for multiple disciplines.

Interested in exhibiting, sponsoring, or presenting a session? Email Melanie at [email protected]

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join our team

Exciting opportunity alert! Healthy Futures of Texas is looking for a talented individual for the following position:

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[Youth Advocate Team Lead – Dallas]([link removed])

Email [email protected] for more information.

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