February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, dedicated to providing resources and promoting respectful relationships for all young people. The Texas Foster Youth Health Initiative (TFYHI) works toward …
Healthy Futures Symposium April 23 – 26, 2023 | Houston, TX Tuesday, April 25: 11:15 AM: Attend our panel presentation, Trauma-Informed Sex Education for Youth in Foster Care: A Systems …
Youth in foster care need regular and candid conversations about sexuality and relationships, our Texas Foster Youth Health Initiative project team found in a new study. Our team conducted interviews, …
Innovation in Sexuality and Relationship Education in Child Welfare Read More »
In interviews with child welfare professionals, mentors, and foster caregivers our team learned that adults often fear making mistakes by providing youth with too much—or not enough—information about sexuality and …
Sample Policy on Sexual Health for Child Welfare Agencies Read More »
Our team will share what we’ve learned about Bridging the Gap Between Child Welfare and Sexual Health Education at several upcoming conferences: Healthy Teen Network Conference October 18, 2022 ǀ Miami, …
Request for Proposals The Texas Foster Youth Health Initiative (TFYHI) builds relationships across child welfare and adolescent health systems to promote optimal health and prevent dating abuse, unwanted teen pregnancies, …
Partner with TFYHI to Improve Sexual Health Outcomes for Youth in Care! Read More »
Find the latest sexual health and healthy relationships resources from our Texas Innovation Network below, and sign up for our newsletter to get the latest updates! Ntarupt The Importance of …
Find the latest sexual health and healthy relationships resources from our Texas Innovation Network below, and sign up for our newsletter to get the latest updates! Healthy Futures of Texas …
Last fall, our team at the Texas Foster Youth Health Initiative (TFYHI) partnered with four agencies working directly with youth in foster care. We’re now in full swing of our …
Building Connections with Child-Placing Agencies in Texas Read More »
In this roundup of resources for foster caregivers, child welfare professionals, and youth in care across Texas, find events, trainings, and opportunities throughout the state. Sign up for our newsletter …
