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youth voices engage at the capitol

Our Healthy Futures of Texas [Youth Advocates]([link removed]) made a powerful impact at the Texas Capitol last month for our 2025 Advocacy Day. These dedicated high school students came prepared with research, advocacy papers, and personal narratives to effectively communicate with lawmakers about issues affecting Texas youth.

In meetings with legislative staffers, our youth champions advocated for quality and accessible health education, menstrual products in schools, and youth representation on School Health Advisory Councils (SHACs). Representative Plesa and Senator West's Legislative Director, Vince Leibowitz, generously offered their time and support for our SHAC representation bill.

One Youth Advocate shared: "Because of the way I learned about sexual education, I developed a negative image of sexual education and my own body, and I don't want that to happen to anyone else. This is why I advocate today, to empower youth and remove learning barriers."

This testimony highlights why youth voices are essential in shaping health education policies. At Healthy Futures, we believe that empowering young people to advocate for themselves creates lasting change that extends beyond the Capitol and builds healthier communities across Texas. [Watch our video recap]([link removed]) to see our advocates in action.

upcoming events

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10th Annual Student Film Contest

Join us for an inspiring afternoon featuring original short films by Texas high school students, sharing what they wish adults understood about relationships and sex. These powerful, youth-created films will be screened at the historic Texas Theatre in Dallas.

🗓 Sunday, April 6 · 2:00 PM CST

Your support amplifies our mission, empowers youth, and strengthens vital programs. Get your tickets [here]([link removed]).

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14th Annual Symposium

Join us for the [14th Annual Healthy Futures of Texas Symposium]([link removed]), April 28 – May 1 in Dallas! Connect with 250+ professionals, gain insights, and explore strategies to improve sexual and reproductive health.

Earn CEUs while advancing adolescent and women’s health.

[Register now]([link removed])to be part of the conversation!

partners spotlight

[San Antonio College]([link removed]) (SAC), serving approximately 20,000 students annually, has been a vital Healthy Futures of Texas partner since 2016. As one of the first higher education institutions to collaborate with us, SAC has pioneered providing sexual health and healthy relationship education to community college students.

Working alongside our [Talk About it Texas Campus Conversations]([link removed]) team, SAC offers tailored programming through in-person, virtual, and self-paced formats. They were also the first in our statewide partnership to extend programming to parenting students through Key Conversations and Families Talking Together, which help parents navigate discussions about relationships and sexual health with their adolescent children.

Through our collaboration with the Office of Student Life and Student Advocacy Center, we continue providing essential programs that support student well-being and academic success. We're grateful for SAC's ongoing commitment and look forward to exploring new ways to serve their campus community.

Partnering for Success

At Healthy Futures of Texas, we believe collaboration is key to supporting students. We’re proud to partner with [PrismHealth North Texas]([link removed]), CPAL/[Trust Her]([link removed]), and [Dallas College]([link removed]) to provide a holistic approach to student well-being.

During a recent site visit to Dallas College, we reflected on how each organization brings a unique service, contributing to a comprehensive support system for students. This partnership emphasizes the importance of breaking down barriers and supporting students as whole individuals.

We look forward to continuing our work together to make a lasting impact!

initiatives insights

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Building Youth-Friendly Healthcare

Clinics in Dallas, El Paso, and Houston participated in the [Texas Youth-Friendly Initiative]([link removed]) (TYFI), led by Healthy Futures of Texas, as part of Cohort 5, running from October 2023 to March 2025. Through this program, they successfully implemented the evidence-based Adolescent Champion Model (ACM), enhancing their environments, policies, and practices to provide more youth-friendly care.

Thanks to their collective dedication, all Cohort 5 clinics, in partnership with Healthy Futures of Texas, have earned Adolescent-Centered Environment certification. This recognition highlights our shared commitment to making healthcare more accessible and supportive for young people.

advocacy updates

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Help Shape the Future of Sex Education

Our Youth Advocates program is launching the Understanding Sex Education: Access, Sources, and Influences in Texas survey to gather feedback from Texas youth and parents about sex education.

We need your support in sharing this important survey with the families in your community. Their input is essential in shaping the future of sexual health education for young people.

Open to Texas youth ages 16-21 and parents, this survey offers a chance to amplify the voices of those most impacted by these issues.

[make an Impact – take the survey now]([link removed])

join our team

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team in the following roles:

- [Health Education Program Coordinator – Rio Grande Valley (Bilingual)]([link removed])
- [Health Educator II, Community Health Education – San Antonio]([link removed])
- [Health Educator II, Community Health Education – San Antonio (Bilingual)]([link removed])

If you or someone you know is interested, please reach out to us at careers@healthyfutures-tx.org. We appreciate your help in spreading the word!

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Healthy Futures of Texas

Headquarters:
2300 W. Commerce Street, Ste. 212
San Antonio, Texas 78207

Dallas Office:
2816 Swiss Ave.
Dallas, Texas 75204

Austin Office:
314 E Highland Mall Blvd. #402
Austin, Texas 78752

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