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 »
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 »
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 2021, our team surveyed and interviewed healthcare professionals across Texas who provide services to adolescents in foster care. We sought to understand the training and professional development needs of …
Our network has expanded! We launched an RFP last fall to partner with child welfare agencies and test our interventions for youth, caregivers, and professionals. We’re now welcoming four agencies …
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, …
TFYHI is seeking to partner with child welfare agencies across the state! Read More »
The following was originally posted on UN|HUSHED’s website: Why We Wrote a Handbook for Child Welfare Providers By Dr. Karen Rayne While working as a case manager for youth in …
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The TFYHI Young Adult Consultants met virtually for the first time in January 2021. The group consists of eight Young Adult Consultants, all of whom are between ages 18 – …
In January 2021, the TFYHI Caregiver Consultant Group met for the first time. Five foster and adoptive parents joined a zoom call to get to know each other and share …
