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Innovation in Sexuality and Relationship Education in Child Welfare

Statewide, TFYHI Updates

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, …

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Sample Policy on Sexual Health for Child Welfare Agencies

Statewide, TFYHI Updates

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 …

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TFYHI Upcoming Dissemination – September 2022

TFYHI Updates

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, …

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Partner with TFYHI to Improve Sexual Health Outcomes for Youth in Care!

Statewide, TFYHI Updates

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, …

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TFYHI Additional Resources June 2022

TFYHI Updates

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 …

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TFYHI Additional Resources April 2022

TFYHI Updates

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 …

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Building Connections with Child-Placing Agencies in Texas

Dallas, Houston, Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio, Statewide, TFYHI Updates

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 …

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Healthcare Provider Survey Report – Spring 2022

Dallas, Houston, Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio, Statewide, TFYHI Updates

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 …

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TFYHI Additional Resources February 2022

TFYHI Updates

Ntarupt 7th Annual Student Film Contest Texas Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy February Webinar Series on adolescent health and wellbeing  Statewide Symposium Texas Alliance for Child and Family Services Blog …

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Welcome To Our New Partners

Dallas, Houston, Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio, Statewide, TFYHI Updates

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 …

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