Racism within health care must be dismantled to achieve health equity for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.Adopted by the Healthy Teen Network Board of Directors on September 21, 2017Position Healthy Teen Network believes that racism remains a persistent social...
Ensuring Equity for Youth by Addressing the Intersectionality of Gender, Race, and Sexuality
Social and ecological conditions must be addressed in order for members of historically marginalized populations to achieve justice and equitable health and well-being outcomes.Adopted by the Healthy Teen Network Board of Directors on September 21, 2017Position...
Likes, Tweets, and Hashtags: Harnessing the Power of Social Media for Recruitment
Likes, Tweets, & Hashtags: Harnessing the Power of Social Media for Study Recruitment2017Social media and internet advertising continue to prove promising frontiers for the recruitment and engagement of participants for programs, studies, and campaigns. While...
Sexual & Reproductive Health Services for Immigrant Youth
Immigrant youth deserve comprehensive sexuality education and optimal sexual and reproductive health services in order to achieve whole health.Adopted by the Healthy Teen Network Board of Directors on September 21, 2017Position Healthy Teen Network believes that...
Ensuring Equity for Youth by Applying Gender Transformative Approaches
Gender transformative approaches are the best practice for countering rigid gender norms and promoting gender equity. Adopted by the Healthy Teen Network Board of Directors on September 21, 2017Position Healthy Teen Network believes that organizations that deliver...
Health Educator Resource and Opportunities (HERO) Guide
Health Educator Resource and Opportunities (HERO) Guide2017Healthy Teen Network collaborated with the School-Based Health Alliance, a national association of school-based health centers and school health professionals, to conduct focus groups to gather information...
Celebrating Young Parents
Celebrating Young Parents: How New Mexico and California Established a Day of Recognition2017Over the past several years, two states—New Mexico and California—have been working to affirm the value of young families and celebrate the ways they contribute to our...
Title X Family Planning Program
The Title X family planning program must remain federally funded to continue to provide health services to women and families.Adopted by the Healthy Teen Network Board of Directors on June 9, 2017Position Healthy Teen Network supports continuation of the federal Title...
Educational Equity for Young People Who Are Pregnant & Parenting
Schools must ensure their compliance with Title IX by instituting equitable policies and ensuring the rights of young parents are protected.Adopted by the Healthy Teen Network Board of Directors on June 9, 2017Position Healthy Teen Network supports educational equity...
Health Promotion & The Social Determinants of Health
Social determinants of health shape one’s long-term physical, mental, emotional, and social health and well-being.Adopted by the Healthy Teen Network Board of Directors on June 9, 2017Position Healthy Teen Network believes that health promotion, or a holistic approach...
Sexual & Reproductive Health Services for System-Involved Youth
System-involved youth deserve comprehensive sex ed and optimal sexual and reproductive health services in order to achieve whole health.Adopted by the Healthy Teen Network Board of Directors on June 9, 2017Position Healthy Teen Network believes that youth in the child...
Youth 360° In Action
Youth 360° In Action: Presentation2017How and where we live, learn, and play matters. We cannot expect to significantly impact health outcomes and address health disparities without considering these critical factors, or social determinants of health, that shape our...
Sexual & Reproductive Health Services for Adolescent & Young Adult Men
Young men deserve comprehensive sexuality education and optimal sexual and reproductive health services tailored to meet their needs.Adopted by the Healthy Teen Network Board of Directors on October 24, 2016Position Healthy Teen Network believes that adolescent and...
Human Trafficking
Resources and supports for youth who are victims and survivors of human trafficking should be youth-centered, trauma-informed, and holistic.Adopted by the Healthy Teen Network Board of Directors on October 24, 2016Position Healthy Teen Network supports the development...
Sexuality Education
All young people should receive evidence-based, comprehensive sexuality education that is integrated through all grade levels.Adopted by the Healthy Teen Network Board of Directors on June 9, 2017Position Healthy Teen Network believes that all young people should...
Violence Prevention and Response Services for Youth Who Are Pregnant or Parenting
More violence prevention resources and response services need to be developed to aid youth who are expecting children or parenting and experience IPV.Adopted by the Healthy Teen Network Board of Directors on June 4, 2016Position Healthy Teen Network promotes...
Show Me the Money: Overview of the Guide to Developing a Winning Grant Proposal
Show Me the Money: Overview of the Guide to Developing a Winning Grant Proposal2015Healthy Teen Network has a record of success in securing grants and cooperative agreements, especially in the topical area of adolescent sexual and reproductive health and the service...
Show Me the Money: Guide to Developing a Winning Grant Proposal
Show Me the Money: Guide to Developing a Winning Grant ProposalGuide & Webinar, 2015Are you gearing up to write a proposal? Get a headstart with Show Me the Money, a guide to walk you through how to put together a winning proposal. We designed this resource...
The Art of Verbal Storytelling
The Art of Verbal Storytelling 2015 This tip sheet illustrates how a good story flows naturally with a well-developed plot that takes the listener through an image-filled journey that leaves the listener with something to think about or remember; a call to action, an...
Youth 360°: How & Where Youth Live, Learn, & Play Matters
Youth 360°: How & Where Youth Live, Learn, & Play Matters2014We have to consider the critical factors, or social determinants of health, that shape us. Youth 360° is about the intersection of the social determinants of health and social-ecological theory: each...
Picture Perfect: A Snapshot of What Helps Teen Families Grow & Thrive
Picture Perfect: A Snapshot of What Helps Teen Families Grow & Thrive 2014This infographic shows the different needs of young people who are pregnant or parenting and building a healthy family. The content in the infographic draws on the best practices and...
Health Insurance Coverage and Use of Family Planning Services among Current and Former Foster Youth
ReSHAPINGHealth Insurance Coverage and Use of Family Planning Services among Current and Former Foster Youth: Implications of the Health Care Reform Law Journal of Health Politics, Policy and Law, 2013 Amy Dworsky, Kym Ahrens, Mark Courtney Suggested Citation Dworsky,...
Best Practices for Working with Pregnant and Parenting Teens
Best Practices for Working with Pregnant and Parenting Teens 2012 This tip sheet provides information on how to support young people who are pregnant and/or parenting so they can be good parents while growing into healthy adults. Contributing StaffRelatedDiscover the...
An American Frame: Teen Pregnancy and Parenting
An American Frame: Teen Pregnancy and Parenting 2010 We teamed up with the FrameWorks Institute to take a look at how the media, as well as advocates, talk about (aka, framing or messaging) young people who are pregnant or parenting. RelatedDiscover the magic of the...
Promoting Successful Transition from Foster/Group Home Settings to Independent Living Among Pregnant and Parenting Teens
Promoting Successful Transition from Foster/Group Home Settings to Independent Living among Pregnant and Parenting Teens 2005 This summary report, generously supported by the Freddie Mac Foundation, discusses the difficulties facing teenagers in foster care/group...
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