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Uplifting the bodily autonomy & healthy sexual development of youth who experience(d) #fostercare. A National Center for Youth Law project.
Check out #HopeInABox, a catalog of hundreds of #LGBTQ-inclusive books for all ages. You're sure to find the perfect read to curl up with over the winter holidays! ☃️
📖 www.hopeinabox.org/books
📖 www.hopeinabox.org/books
Hope in a Box — Discover LGBTQ-inclusive books
We worked with dozens of teachers, professors, and students to curate a
list of our favorite LGBTQ-inclusive books. This list includes a diverse
array of stories, formats, time periods, identities, ...
www.hopeinabox.org
December 4, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Check out #HopeInABox, a catalog of hundreds of #LGBTQ-inclusive books for all ages. You're sure to find the perfect read to curl up with over the winter holidays! ☃️
📖 www.hopeinabox.org/books
📖 www.hopeinabox.org/books
The RHEP collaborative is doubling down on our commitment to comprehensive #SexEducation and high-quality, affirming #healthcare for youth in foster care. 🌟
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December 3, 2025 at 3:21 AM
The RHEP collaborative is doubling down on our commitment to comprehensive #SexEducation and high-quality, affirming #healthcare for youth in foster care. 🌟
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Today we unite to support people living with #HIV and remember those we’ve lost 🕊️. Together, we can end the HIV epidemic. Learn more: www.unaids.org/en/2025-worl... #WorldAIDSDay #StopHIVTogether @unaids.org
December 1, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Today we unite to support people living with #HIV and remember those we’ve lost 🕊️. Together, we can end the HIV epidemic. Learn more: www.unaids.org/en/2025-worl... #WorldAIDSDay #StopHIVTogether @unaids.org
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Check out @thencsh.bsky.social's Own the Awk for tips to turn awkward moments into meaningful connections and improve your love life. Access free scripts, videos, and digital card decks on sexual health and relationships at OwnTheAwk.org!
November 29, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Check out @thencsh.bsky.social's Own the Awk for tips to turn awkward moments into meaningful connections and improve your love life. Access free scripts, videos, and digital card decks on sexual health and relationships at OwnTheAwk.org!
“Poor #HealthOutcomes are not the failing of our youth, rather, they’re the failing of complex, intertwined systems that don’t allow us to put youths’ needs at the center of their care experiences.”
—Rebecca Gudeman, Managing Director of Health & Well-being @youthlaw.bsky.social
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—Rebecca Gudeman, Managing Director of Health & Well-being @youthlaw.bsky.social
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November 26, 2025 at 12:49 AM
“Poor #HealthOutcomes are not the failing of our youth, rather, they’re the failing of complex, intertwined systems that don’t allow us to put youths’ needs at the center of their care experiences.”
—Rebecca Gudeman, Managing Director of Health & Well-being @youthlaw.bsky.social
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—Rebecca Gudeman, Managing Director of Health & Well-being @youthlaw.bsky.social
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Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance. We remember and honor the lives lost to anti-trans violence, and we stand with trans youth who deserve to be safe, affirmed, and loved for who they are.
Read our latest post for Trans Awareness Week:
medium.com/ncyl-news/tr...
Read our latest post for Trans Awareness Week:
medium.com/ncyl-news/tr...
November 20, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance. We remember and honor the lives lost to anti-trans violence, and we stand with trans youth who deserve to be safe, affirmed, and loved for who they are.
Read our latest post for Trans Awareness Week:
medium.com/ncyl-news/tr...
Read our latest post for Trans Awareness Week:
medium.com/ncyl-news/tr...
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Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is an annual observance on November 20 that honors the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. 🏳️⚧️
November 20, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is an annual observance on November 20 that honors the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. 🏳️⚧️
"Equitable access to trauma-informed sexual and reproductive health care and education should be a fundamental right, especially for #FosterYouth who are disproportionately impacted by these issues."
—Abby, a 2025 Youth Advisory Board member
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—Abby, a 2025 Youth Advisory Board member
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November 20, 2025 at 6:35 PM
"Equitable access to trauma-informed sexual and reproductive health care and education should be a fundamental right, especially for #FosterYouth who are disproportionately impacted by these issues."
—Abby, a 2025 Youth Advisory Board member
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—Abby, a 2025 Youth Advisory Board member
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Join us at #BeyondTheBench2025 on November 19 at 2PM PT in Los Angeles where NCYL Managing Director of Health and Well-being Rebecca Gudeman will share her expertise on juvenile case file confidentiality and information sharing.
Learn more about the event: courts.ca.gov/beyond-bench...
Learn more about the event: courts.ca.gov/beyond-bench...
November 13, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Join us at #BeyondTheBench2025 on November 19 at 2PM PT in Los Angeles where NCYL Managing Director of Health and Well-being Rebecca Gudeman will share her expertise on juvenile case file confidentiality and information sharing.
Learn more about the event: courts.ca.gov/beyond-bench...
Learn more about the event: courts.ca.gov/beyond-bench...
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Birth control is health care. It’s safety, opportunity, and choice—and it’s under attack. This #ThxBirthControl Day, we’re fighting against misinformation and uplifting the truth: contraception changes lives! #BirthControl #Contraceptives
November 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Birth control is health care. It’s safety, opportunity, and choice—and it’s under attack. This #ThxBirthControl Day, we’re fighting against misinformation and uplifting the truth: contraception changes lives! #BirthControl #Contraceptives
📌 #HealthyRelationships Tip #1
Practice #mutual compassion. Relationships require both people involved to be actively compassionate.
💞 Read more #RelationshipAdvice from our Youth Advisory Board at fosterreprohealth.org/top-10-tips-...
Practice #mutual compassion. Relationships require both people involved to be actively compassionate.
💞 Read more #RelationshipAdvice from our Youth Advisory Board at fosterreprohealth.org/top-10-tips-...
Top 10 Tips for Healthy Relationships – RHEP Foster Youth
Our Youth Advisory Board (YAB) produced a guide, videos, and blog to assist other young people who are interested in developing healthy relationships with friends, family members, and romantic partner...
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November 12, 2025 at 8:21 PM
📌 #HealthyRelationships Tip #1
Practice #mutual compassion. Relationships require both people involved to be actively compassionate.
💞 Read more #RelationshipAdvice from our Youth Advisory Board at fosterreprohealth.org/top-10-tips-...
Practice #mutual compassion. Relationships require both people involved to be actively compassionate.
💞 Read more #RelationshipAdvice from our Youth Advisory Board at fosterreprohealth.org/top-10-tips-...
How do #fosteryouth learn the skills needed to parent their children? Through trial, error & support from unexpected places. 💚
As one youth put it, "There is, unfortunately, not a super conclusive rule book that we have on the best way to do #parenting."
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As one youth put it, "There is, unfortunately, not a super conclusive rule book that we have on the best way to do #parenting."
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November 10, 2025 at 6:51 PM
How do #fosteryouth learn the skills needed to parent their children? Through trial, error & support from unexpected places. 💚
As one youth put it, "There is, unfortunately, not a super conclusive rule book that we have on the best way to do #parenting."
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As one youth put it, "There is, unfortunately, not a super conclusive rule book that we have on the best way to do #parenting."
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"I didn’t know who to talk to about #sexualhealth education, or even how to have safe sex. I was talked about and laughed at when I asked my aunties and cousins."
–Jennifer, former RHEP Youth Advisory Board member
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–Jennifer, former RHEP Youth Advisory Board member
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November 6, 2025 at 5:17 PM
"I didn’t know who to talk to about #sexualhealth education, or even how to have safe sex. I was talked about and laughed at when I asked my aunties and cousins."
–Jennifer, former RHEP Youth Advisory Board member
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–Jennifer, former RHEP Youth Advisory Board member
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Today is Election Day, LA! Being informed is one of the most powerful ways we can show up for our communities.
Get to the polls and make your voice heard today!
#BWWLA #ElectionDay #CivicEngagement
Get to the polls and make your voice heard today!
#BWWLA #ElectionDay #CivicEngagement
November 4, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Today is Election Day, LA! Being informed is one of the most powerful ways we can show up for our communities.
Get to the polls and make your voice heard today!
#BWWLA #ElectionDay #CivicEngagement
Get to the polls and make your voice heard today!
#BWWLA #ElectionDay #CivicEngagement
What are the large-scale impacts of our Teen Talk: Foster Youth program?
- Autonomy for Youth in #FosterCare
- Well-Equipped #SocialWorkers
- Skilled Educators
- Confident #Caregivers
- Healthier Communities
Learn more about the free, comprehensive #sexed course ➡️ rhep.info/4olFid0
- Autonomy for Youth in #FosterCare
- Well-Equipped #SocialWorkers
- Skilled Educators
- Confident #Caregivers
- Healthier Communities
Learn more about the free, comprehensive #sexed course ➡️ rhep.info/4olFid0
Teen Talk Foster Youth – RHEP Foster Youth
Teen Talk Foster Youth is a free, virtual, community-based sex ed series for youth in California foster care, coordinated by the Reproductive Health Equity Project. This curriculum meets requirements ...
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October 31, 2025 at 5:42 PM
What are the large-scale impacts of our Teen Talk: Foster Youth program?
- Autonomy for Youth in #FosterCare
- Well-Equipped #SocialWorkers
- Skilled Educators
- Confident #Caregivers
- Healthier Communities
Learn more about the free, comprehensive #sexed course ➡️ rhep.info/4olFid0
- Autonomy for Youth in #FosterCare
- Well-Equipped #SocialWorkers
- Skilled Educators
- Confident #Caregivers
- Healthier Communities
Learn more about the free, comprehensive #sexed course ➡️ rhep.info/4olFid0
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Every advocate’s journey is different. 🌟
Our Federal Advocacy Toolkit for Parents and Caregivers includes safety + well-being resources to support you & your family as you raise your voices for change.
Check it out: youthlaw.org/resources/fe...
Our Federal Advocacy Toolkit for Parents and Caregivers includes safety + well-being resources to support you & your family as you raise your voices for change.
Check it out: youthlaw.org/resources/fe...
September 11, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Every advocate’s journey is different. 🌟
Our Federal Advocacy Toolkit for Parents and Caregivers includes safety + well-being resources to support you & your family as you raise your voices for change.
Check it out: youthlaw.org/resources/fe...
Our Federal Advocacy Toolkit for Parents and Caregivers includes safety + well-being resources to support you & your family as you raise your voices for change.
Check it out: youthlaw.org/resources/fe...
"I was just scared to tell people... When I actually got [an abortion] I was just making up stuff in my head... But then, when I did eventually tell my friends, I felt closer to my girlfriends."
—A former foster youth✴️
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—A former foster youth✴️
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October 28, 2025 at 12:29 AM
"I was just scared to tell people... When I actually got [an abortion] I was just making up stuff in my head... But then, when I did eventually tell my friends, I felt closer to my girlfriends."
—A former foster youth✴️
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—A former foster youth✴️
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The Reproductive #HealthEquity Project for Foster Youth uplifts the bodily autonomy & healthy sexual development of youth who experience(d) #fostercare. We work with #healthcare professionals, policy experts, caregivers, and (former) foster youth—
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October 24, 2025 at 8:26 PM
The Reproductive #HealthEquity Project for Foster Youth uplifts the bodily autonomy & healthy sexual development of youth who experience(d) #fostercare. We work with #healthcare professionals, policy experts, caregivers, and (former) foster youth—
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Youth incarceration doesn’t work.
For Youth Justice Action Month , we’re focusing on the power of young people. When youth lead and their voices are heard on youth justice issues, real change and healing can happen.
For Youth Justice Action Month , we’re focusing on the power of young people. When youth lead and their voices are heard on youth justice issues, real change and healing can happen.
October 22, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Youth incarceration doesn’t work.
For Youth Justice Action Month , we’re focusing on the power of young people. When youth lead and their voices are heard on youth justice issues, real change and healing can happen.
For Youth Justice Action Month , we’re focusing on the power of young people. When youth lead and their voices are heard on youth justice issues, real change and healing can happen.
The Youth Advisory Board conceived & created the Top 10 Tips for Healthy Relationships. ❤️ Their goal: to help youth impacted by foster care systems pursue #healthyrelationships with #friends, #family members, and romantic partners.
🔗 Share the guide: rhep.info/4kGtkZ7
🔗 Share the guide: rhep.info/4kGtkZ7
October 23, 2025 at 3:44 AM
The Youth Advisory Board conceived & created the Top 10 Tips for Healthy Relationships. ❤️ Their goal: to help youth impacted by foster care systems pursue #healthyrelationships with #friends, #family members, and romantic partners.
🔗 Share the guide: rhep.info/4kGtkZ7
🔗 Share the guide: rhep.info/4kGtkZ7
October 20th is the last day you can register to vote online for the upcoming election. Check out the non-partisan @calmatters 2025 Voter Guide for more information on registration and #Prop50.
🔗 calmatters.org/california-v...
✴️ This flyer was made by our Youth Advisory Board.
🔗 calmatters.org/california-v...
✴️ This flyer was made by our Youth Advisory Board.
October 17, 2025 at 10:39 PM
October 20th is the last day you can register to vote online for the upcoming election. Check out the non-partisan @calmatters 2025 Voter Guide for more information on registration and #Prop50.
🔗 calmatters.org/california-v...
✴️ This flyer was made by our Youth Advisory Board.
🔗 calmatters.org/california-v...
✴️ This flyer was made by our Youth Advisory Board.
"As part of the LGBTQ+ community, I’m passionate about ensuring no young person has to face the injustices I have experienced. Especially revolving around all the stigmas of LGBTQ+ in healthcare."
— Quinn, a 2025 RHEP #YouthAdvisoryBoard member
#FosterCare #YouthAdvocacy #Healthcare
— Quinn, a 2025 RHEP #YouthAdvisoryBoard member
#FosterCare #YouthAdvocacy #Healthcare
Youth Advisory Board – RHEP Foster Youth
https://fosterreprohealth.org/youth-advisory-board/"
October 15, 2025 at 5:32 PM
"As part of the LGBTQ+ community, I’m passionate about ensuring no young person has to face the injustices I have experienced. Especially revolving around all the stigmas of LGBTQ+ in healthcare."
— Quinn, a 2025 RHEP #YouthAdvisoryBoard member
#FosterCare #YouthAdvocacy #Healthcare
— Quinn, a 2025 RHEP #YouthAdvisoryBoard member
#FosterCare #YouthAdvocacy #Healthcare
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Learn practical harm reduction strategies to support youth & families impacted by trafficking at our Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) Action Team session on Oct 22.
🔗 Register: youthlaw.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
🔗 Register: youthlaw.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
October 14, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Learn practical harm reduction strategies to support youth & families impacted by trafficking at our Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) Action Team session on Oct 22.
🔗 Register: youthlaw.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
🔗 Register: youthlaw.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Don't forget— register to vote! ✅ The 2025 California Special Election falls on November 4th.
🔗 Register online at registertovote.ca.gov
#FosterYouthVote #TAY #YouthAdvisoryBoard #Election #YouthVote
🔗 Register online at registertovote.ca.gov
#FosterYouthVote #TAY #YouthAdvisoryBoard #Election #YouthVote
October 10, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Don't forget— register to vote! ✅ The 2025 California Special Election falls on November 4th.
🔗 Register online at registertovote.ca.gov
#FosterYouthVote #TAY #YouthAdvisoryBoard #Election #YouthVote
🔗 Register online at registertovote.ca.gov
#FosterYouthVote #TAY #YouthAdvisoryBoard #Election #YouthVote