J.R. Chester · [email protected]

July 5, 2023 at 2:27 PM

Set your alarms! Summer school is in session!

Set your alarms! Summer school is in session! Greetings Adolescent Champions!We put the cool in summer school and make learning fun. Check out these opportunities for growth and development, designed especially for professionals like you.  Free Lunch & Learn Series…

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  Healthy Futures of Texas · [email protected]

June 30, 2023 at 10:52 PM

Join the Movement: Celebrating success in sex ed and advocacy

Join the Movement: Celebrating success in sex ed and advocacy Unsubscribe View in your browser During June, we successfully hosted two impactful events in the Dallas area: the Dallas Healthy Teen Conference and…

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  J.R. Chester · [email protected]

June 26, 2023 at 8:03 PM

Reminder! Tune in for the "88th Legislative Session Updates" webinar tomorrow!

Reminder! Tune in for the "88th Legislative Session Updates" webinar tomorrow! Webinar Reminder!Thank you to everyone who has registered for tomorrow's webinar, "88th Legislative Session Updates." We're going to have a full house!For those who haven't, it is not too la…

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  Healthy Futures of Texas · [email protected]

June 16, 2023 at 2:23 PM

What are you learning this summer?

What are you learning this summer? Unsubscribe View in your browser Dear John,Did you know more teens report having their first sexual experience in the summer months than any other time of year? At Healthy Futures of Texas, we teach our youth about…

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  Healthy Futures of Texas · [email protected]

June 6, 2023 at 8:01 PM

Every 25 minutes, this happens to a teen

Every 25 minutes, this happens to a teen Unsubscribe View in your browser Dear John,Did you know a baby is born to a teen mom in Texas every 25 minutes?At Healthy Futures of Texas, we want all teens to reach their full potential. Determining whether…

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  J.R. Chester · [email protected]

June 5, 2023 at 4:55 PM

School's out for summer!

School's out for summer! Yep, that's right! We're singing it in our heads too. The kiddos are officially on summer break, but our work never stops. Webinar Alert!Have you heard the news? The 88th Texas Legislative Session wrapped up last week. Our very own Jen Biundo, …

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  Healthy Futures of Texas · [email protected]

June 1, 2023 at 2:29 AM

New birth rate data and new statewide solutions

New birth rate data and new statewide solutions Unsubscribe View in your browser New Birth Rate Data. New Statewide Solutions.Sex Ed For All Month was a great opportunity to share the newly released birth rate data pu…

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  Healthy Futures of Texas · [email protected]

May 24, 2023 at 7:19 PM

Urgent Legislative Alert: We need your help, John!

Urgent Legislative Alert: We need your help, ! Hello Healthy Futures Community,We are in the last days of the legislative session and are at a crucial junction. The Senate just passed an amended version of HB 890 with numerous harmful provisions:Previou…

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  J.R. Chester · [email protected]

May 8, 2023 at 3:21 PM

May is Sex Ed for All Month...

May is Sex Ed for All Month... ...and National Adolescent Health Month!It was so wonderful to meet many of you in Houston at the Healthy Futures of Texas Symposium. And for those of you who missed it, surprise, Texas is Ready has a new look!But that's not all, Texas is…

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  Healthy Futures of Texas · [email protected]

May 5, 2023 at 11:16 PM

Advocacy Alert: We need your help, John!

Advocacy Alert: We need your help, ! Hello Healthy Futures Community,I wanted to alert you to a bill that is up for a hearing Tuesday in the House Public Education Committee. The bill is SB 163 by Senator Donna Campbell. It has already cleared the Senat…

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  Healthy Futures of Texas · [email protected]

April 28, 2023 at 3:21 PM

New brand reveals spirit of innovation, collaboration, and inclusivity

New brand reveals spirit of innovation, collaboration, and inclusivity Unsubscribe View in your browser Dear John,Today Healthy Futures of Texas starts a new chapter in our story! Last year, we combined three organ…

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  Melanie Chasteen · [email protected]

April 13, 2023 at 7:55 PM

Don't wait...Don't procrastinate... Symposium 2023 is going to be great!

Don't wait...Don't procrastinate... Symposium 2023 is going to be great! View in your browser   Dear John,In just 10 days, youth serving professionals from across Texas will head to Houston for the…

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  J.R. Chester · [email protected]

April 11, 2023 at 3:51 PM

April showers bring continuing education hours!

April showers bring continuing education hours! Greetings Adolescent Champions!We hope that you all are staying safe and dry through these April storms. There are so many exciting opportunities to share this month! Keep scrolling for more information about the followin…

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  Melanie Chasteen · [email protected]

April 5, 2023 at 6:34 PM

John, meet us at the finish line

, meet us at the finish line View in your browser   Dear John, Our 12th Annual Symposium will have breakout sessions, panels, keynotes, and workshops that will all provide a forum to discuss curren…

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  Healthy Futures of Texas · [email protected]

March 31, 2023 at 11:55 PM

Birth Control Awareness Takes Center Stage

Birth Control Awareness Takes Center Stage View in your browser HFTX Raises Awareness About Birth Control 2023 Winners left to right: Anna Walker, Richardson High School / Mia Aguirre, Alamo Heights /…

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  Healthy Futures of Texas · [email protected]

March 28, 2023 at 11:04 PM

Advocacy Alert: We need your help, John!

Advocacy Alert: We need your help, ! Hello Healthy Futures Community,I wanted to alert you to a bill that is up for a hearing tomorrow in the Senate Education Committee. The bill is SB 163 by Senator Donna Campbell. What would SB 163 do?Last session, th…

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  Terry Greenberg · [email protected]

March 20, 2023 at 11:48 PM

The Film Contest is just around the corner

The Film Contest is just around the corner View in your browser Dear John,Healthy Futures of Texas has helped teens prevent unintended pregnancy across the state through crucial education, programs, and partnerships. During ou…

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  Terry Greenberg · [email protected]

March 17, 2023 at 3:53 PM

Teens Talk... its our turn to listen

Teens Talk... its our turn to listen View in your browser Dear John,Please join us on March 26th at SMU Hughes-Trigg Auditorium to witness Texas teens using the power of filmmaking to learn, educate, and address systemic issues. The…

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  Terry Greenberg · [email protected]

March 15, 2023 at 8:34 PM

Support our Students

Support our Students View in your browser Dear John,These words from Leila speak to why our work at Healthy Futures of Texas matters. By openly addressing topics around sex education and teen pregnancy, we empower teens to make info…

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  Melanie Chasteen · [email protected]

March 14, 2023 at 10:41 PM

And the award goes to...

And the award goes to... View in your browser   ...John! Well... it could be you, or someone you know!Each year, Healthy Futures of Texas recognizes two individuals and one organization for their contributions to …

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  Healthy Futures of Texas · [email protected]

March 14, 2023 at 9:49 PM

Advocacy Alert: We need your help, John!

Advocacy Alert: We need your help, ! Hello Healthy Futures Community,I wanted to alert you to a very concerning bill that is up for a hearing tomorrow in the Senate Health and Human Services Committee. The bill is SB 1031 by Senator Bob Hall. What would…

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  Terry Greenberg · [email protected]

March 10, 2023 at 9:18 PM

Last year's winning entry

Last year's winning entry View in your browser Dear John,We are so excited! The videos are rolling in and we cannot wait to announce the winners at the award ceremony. It's not too late to get your tickets or sponsor!Through our ann…

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  J.R. Chester · [email protected]

March 10, 2023 at 3:16 PM

This month is all about success in sex ed!

This month is all about success in sex ed! Greetings Adolescent Champions!Let's 'spring' into sex ed this month. We have some great educational offerings to share with you.First, Texas Is Ready has two upcoming webinars:March 24, 12 PM - 1 PM: Setting yourself up for s…

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  Terry Greenberg · [email protected]

March 8, 2023 at 11:05 PM

John, you are invited!

, you are invited! View in your browser Dear John,You are invited to the 2023 8th Annual Student Film Contest, presented by Healthy Futures of Texas. Sunday, March 26Sponsor Reception at 2:00pmEvent starts at 3:00pmSMU Hughes-Trigg …

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  Terry Greenberg · [email protected]

March 7, 2023 at 6:49 PM

Your attendance matters

Your attendance matters View in your browser Dear John,The 8th Annual Healthy Futures of Texas Student Film Contest is a time for teens to showcase their creative talents and for you to elevate their voices. Attendance is powerful –…

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  Terry Greenberg · [email protected]

March 3, 2023 at 4:22 PM

Film Contest is 23 days away

Film Contest is 23 days away View in your browser Dear John,It’s not too late to purchase a sponsorship or tickets to this year’s Film Contest at SMU Hughes-Trigg Auditorium!This year we are asking students to show, through fi…

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  Healthy Futures of Texas · [email protected]

February 28, 2023 at 10:35 PM

Learn how we're paving the way through advocacy

Learn how we're paving the way through advocacy The Texas Women's Healthcare Coalition (TWHC) advocates for Women's Health Programs at the Capitol. Left to right: Evelyn Delgado, Healthy Futures of Texas CEO and TWHC Chair, Rep. Toni Ros…

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  Melanie Chasteen · [email protected]

February 21, 2023 at 8:28 PM

John, earn up to 20 CEUS!

, earn up to 20 CEUS! View in your browser Dear John,We've got your continuing education needs covered!This year's Symposium features more than 30 sessions on topics covering:Teen dating violencePuberty researchContraceptive accessY…

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  Terry Greenberg · [email protected]

February 17, 2023 at 5:33 PM

Give the Gift of Film

Give the Gift of Film View in your browser Catherine was sitting in her high school film class when her teacher shared about the annual Healthy Futures of Texas Film Contest. "It sounded like a really great opportun…

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  Melanie Chasteen · [email protected]

February 14, 2023 at 7:35 PM

John, feel the LOVE! Save 25% now thru 2/17!

, feel the LOVE! Save 25% now thru 2/17! View in your browser Dear John,We are in LOVE with the speaker lineup for our 12th Annual Healthy Futures of Texas Symposium, and we know YOU will be too!Register now through Friday, February…

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  Terry Greenberg · [email protected]

February 10, 2023 at 7:19 PM

Announcing the 8th Annual Film Contest!

Announcing the 8th Annual Film Contest! View in your browser Dear John,On Sunday, March 26th, we will host our 8th Annual Healthy Futures of Texas Student Film Contest! Through this annual contest, the young members of our community…

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  Melanie Chasteen · [email protected]

February 9, 2023 at 6:30 PM

Need a reason to register? Here are our top FIVE...

Need a reason to register? Here are our top FIVE... View in your browser John, It's time to take FIVE and register for this year's Symposium!  The Healthy Futures of Texas Team is working hard behind the scenes to bring you the best…

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  J.R. Chester · [email protected]

February 7, 2023 at 7:28 PM

Learn about disability-inclusive sexual health education!

Learn about disability-inclusive sexual health education! Greetings Adolescent Champions!We hope that everyone is warm and safe from last week's snow storms. Today marks two weeks until we hear from Occupational Therapist, Onyeomachi Okoro, about disability-inclusive s…

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  Melanie Chasteen · [email protected]

January 24, 2023 at 2:39 PM

Symposium 2023: Ready for some comic relief? We sure are!!

Symposium 2023: Ready for some comic relief? We sure are!! View in your browser John, Laughter truly is the best medicine and we guarantee you'll be ROFL when you join us for Adult Sex Ed with Dani Faith Leonard at …

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  Healthy Futures of Texas · [email protected]

January 20, 2023 at 8:30 PM

We start 2023 with important news!

We start 2023 with important news! ACCESS TO BIRTH CONTROL IS A CORE TENET OF OUR WORK. Healthy Futures is aware of the recent ruling out of a North Texas Federal Court on contraception access for minors through the Title X program. As th…

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  Melanie Chasteen · [email protected]

January 17, 2023 at 3:48 PM

Got Federal Funding? Remember to Register!

Got Federal Funding? Remember to Register! View in your browser John, here’s your chance to network with professionals just like YOU by using your federal funding! We appreciate your hard work and contributions to helping young peop…

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  Melanie Chasteen · [email protected]

January 10, 2023 at 4:20 PM

John, start New Year with a BANG!

, start New Year with a BANG! View in your browser John, did we make it on your New Year's resolution list? If your New Year's resolution is to learn more about the community you serve, then our 2023 program has something for you! O…

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  J.R. Chester · [email protected]

January 9, 2023 at 4:20 PM

New Year, New Texas Is Ready Webinars!

New Year, New Texas Is Ready Webinars! Happy New Year!How are we already 9 days into 2023? Time is flying, but that just means that we are closer to the first Texas Is Ready webinars of the year.Did you miss the first implementation of Key Conversations? No worries! Th…

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  Healthy Futures of Texas · [email protected]

December 31, 2022 at 3:20 PM

One more chance to make a difference this year!

One more chance to make a difference this year! View in your browser Dear John,The holidays are a time of reflection and, with respect to the state of reproductive health in Texas (and beyond), it is tempting to feel disheartened. H…

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  Healthy Futures of Texas · [email protected]

December 24, 2022 at 4:29 PM

From all of us at Healthy Futures...

From all of us at Healthy Futures... View in your browser Our community thrives when it is happy and healthy. Healthy Futures of Texas envisions a Texas where all teens reach their full potential by determining wheth…

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  Melanie Chasteen · [email protected]

December 19, 2022 at 5:28 PM

John, did you know workshops aren't just for elves?!

, did you know workshops aren't just for elves?! View in your browser John, jump on the elf train and join us for a workshop! Although this train isn't headed to the North Pole, it is going straight to H-Town this Spring. Join us in…

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  J.R. Chester · [email protected]

December 19, 2022 at 3:37 PM

Texas Is Ready to thank you for an awesome year!

Texas Is Ready to thank you for an awesome year! Season's greetings!As we place a bow on 2022 and prepare to unwrap a new year, we at Texas Is Ready reflect on all that has been accomplished for young Texans this year. Thanks to you, more school administrators and teac…

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  Healthy Futures of Texas · [email protected]

December 17, 2022 at 12:29 AM

Read Our Top Jolly News!

Read Our Top Jolly News! Dear John,As we reflect on 2022, we are grateful for those who have supported our merger. Today, Healthy Futures of Texas is poised to be stronger, better, and more impactful than ever at a time when teens need it the most. We w…

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  Terry Greenberg · [email protected]

December 13, 2022 at 8:31 PM

Lights, Camera, Action! The Film Contest is back.

Lights, Camera, Action! The Film Contest is back. View in your browser The Student Film Contest is Back!New name - Healthy Futures of Texas, but same contest.New submission deadline: March 14, 2023Click HERE for rules!  …

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  Melanie Chasteen · [email protected]

December 12, 2022 at 5:33 PM

This is BIG. The 2023 Symposium will have it all!

This is BIG. The 2023 Symposium will have it all! View in your browser John, grab your road trip buddy, your colleague or a young reproductive health advocate and join us at H-Town this upcoming Spring!  …

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  Julia Kranzthor · [email protected]

December 7, 2022 at 8:31 PM

Is that Mariah Carey we hear?

Is that Mariah Carey we hear? View in your browser Dear John,You know 2022 is wrapping up fast when you start to hear Mariah Carey and Michael Bublé take over the grocery store speakers with their classic holiday hits! Because this …

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  Julia Kranzthor · [email protected]

November 29, 2022 at 4:37 PM

A gentle but urgent nudge – Don’t let #GivingTuesday pass you by!

A gentle but urgent nudge – Don’t let #GivingTuesday pass you by! View in your browser Dear John,As the year draws to a close, we want to personally thank you for your past support of Ntarupt, The Texas Campaign to P…

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  Julia Kranzthor · [email protected]

November 28, 2022 at 10:07 PM

The Film Contest is back!

The Film Contest is back! View in your browser The Student Film Contest is Back!New name - Healthy Futures of Texas, but same contest.Click HERE for rules!  SUPPORT OUR TEXAS TEENS Healthy Fut…

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  Julia Kranzthor · [email protected]

November 24, 2022 at 3:30 PM

John, we are grateful for you!

, we are grateful for you! View in your browser Dear John,As the leaves change and autumn comes to a close, our reflections over the last year bring one word to mind - gratitude. We are grateful for our community and how together we…

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  J.R. Chester · [email protected]

November 10, 2022 at 7:55 PM

It's Time to Have Those "Key Conversations"

It's Time to Have Those "Key Conversations" Happy November!This month, Texas Is Ready is equipping families and communities with the information and resources necessary to empower themselves to have those "Key Conversations" with the young people in their lives. Inform…

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