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March Newsletter
 
Community Engagement
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Storytelling Spotlight with J.R. Chester

Each month, the Texas Campaign interviews young adults or the adults who serve them about their experience with sex education or teen pregnancy. The impact of these stories helps inform our work across the state.

This month, we interviewed our Board Member, J.R. Chester. J.R. is a doula, Community Health Worker, and former teen parent. In her interview, she talks about the power of advocating for oneself and not letting anything get in the way of achieving personal goals. 
Read J.R. Chester's Story Here!

If you are interested in sharing your story, email Alex at [email protected].
 
Regional Coalition Meeting

Calling all teen pregnancy or adolescent health coalition members! The Texas Campaign invites you to join us at our next Regional Coalition Meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, April 6, 10-11:15 am CST. These quarterly meetings provide a great opportunity for you to connect with others doing important work in other parts of the state.

The April agenda includes:

  • A discussion about youth engagement efforts
  • An update on the 87th Legislative Session
  • Guest speaker Charles Batiste, Region 6 Youth Specialist with the Texas Department of Family Protective Services

As always, we also want to hear from Coalition members on what type of support you are interested in and will provide an opportunity for participants to share resources. Advance registration is required. 
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Kendra Scott Gives Back

Thank you to those who donated by purchasing jewelry from Kendra Scott during our kick off event for our Action Drive, which called attention to our legislative priorities. Here are a few of our supporters sparkling in their new jewelry! You can support this work with a donation - we can't do it without you. 
Donate Here
 
Training
2021 Webinar Series

Join us for our 2021 Webinar Series! Each month we'll be presenting content about a specific theme related to sexual and reproductive health. Each webinar is $25 and includes continuing education credit for multiple disciplines. Scholarships are also available.
  • April 14: Racism and Repro Health & Justice Part 1- History, Strategy & Best Practices
  • April 21: Racism and Repro Health & Justice Part 2 - Moving Beyond LARC to Center People and Equity in Contraceptive Access Efforts
  • April 28: Racism and Repro Health & Justice Part 3 - Teen Parents of Color and the Birthing Space
  • May 12: LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Sex Ed: Redefining “Inclusivity” as Equity, Access, and Shared Power
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2021 Regional Summits

The Texas Campaign will join forces with local community partners to host four regional adolescent health summits. Included on the 2021 schedule are:

  • 4th Annual South Texas Summit, June 22-24
  • 1st-ever North Texas Summit, June 28-30
  • 2nd Annual Amarillo Summit, Dates TBD
  • 1st-ever Permian Basin Summit, Dates TBD

Each community pulls topics and speakers that are relevant to those parts of Texas. If you are interested in serving on an event committee, please contact [email protected].

Registration will open soon! 
 

Save the Date for our 10th Annual Symposium! We'll be bringing this year's event to you virtually utilizing the CVENT platform. Join youth-service professionals from across Texas to learn the latest on teen pregnancy prevention and adolescent health outcomes; connect with both new and old friends and colleagues; and be inspired by the many successes from across Texas. Registration will open soon!
 
Research & Data
Gap Analysis Results Release Webinar 

Join us for a very special event on Wednesday, May 5, 10-11:15 am CST as we release the results of our long-awaited Gap Analysis project. Powered by hundreds of interviews and focus groups with stakeholders statewide, this project looked at the gaps and resources in adolescent reproductive health and teen pregnancy in Texas, with a focus on reducing disparities and inequities.
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Chart of the Month
 

According to the 2019 natality data, 85% of teen births in Texas were paid for by the state, through either Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). The proportion of deliveries covered by state programs decreases to 60% for mothers aged 20-29, and then drops drastically to 34% for mothers older than 30. Texas does not cover contraceptives for teenagers through CHIP, and the resulting teen births represent a significant cost that could be curbed with promoting comprehensive sex education and making birth control accessible to teenagers.

Data Source
 
Collaboration
Looking Back at the First Six Months of TFYHI: A Progress Report Update

We’re excited to share the first 6-month progress report for the Texas Foster Youth Health Initiative! Learn about our accomplishments and goals during our planning phase as we work to build relationships across child welfare and adolescent health systems to promote optimal health for child welfare-involved youth. Through the Initiative, we hope to create interventions that will make youth in foster care feel connected, safe, and empowered. 
Read the Report Here!
 
Partner News
38th Annual TNOYS Conference

The Texas Network of Youth Services' 38th Annual Conference on Service to Youth and Families is taking place virtually on June 8-11, 2021. The event will kick off with a full day of pre-conference institutes on June 8, while the full conference will take place on June 10 and June 11.
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Texas Child Care Administrators Conference

Save the date for the 2021 Texas Child Care Administrators Conference. The conference will be held on November 8-10, 2021. The conference connects more than 1,200 child welfare professionals with the latest information and training on effectively delivering quality care to the children, youth, and families they serve. 
 
 
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