CONFIDENTIALITY PUBLICATIONS
The research and resources on this page should serve as supplemental information supporting the tools and charts on the Confidentiality Tools for Providers page. Many laws and regulations impact the confidentiality of and access to medical information.The materials on this page address some of the federal and state laws that impact access to adolescent medical records and help clarify when parents, teens and others may access an adolescent’s record.
FROM THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR YOUTH LAW
When Therapy Records are Only as Private as a School Schedule, It’s Time to Update Federal Confidentiality Law: Read this important piece about the conflict between the privacy expectations of patients and the legal reality of confidentiality law from Senior Attorney Rebecca Gudeman.
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Four reasons youth in #fostercare find it difficult to access sexual & reproductive health services and education🔖
‣ Frequent school changes
‣ A smaller safety network
‣ Inflexible/unpredictable schedules
‣ A lack of support for #parentingyouth
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"Remember to be patient with yourself. Everyone’s journey towards personal growth is unique."
—Former foster youth on the 2025 RHEP Youth Advisory Board
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📌@RHEP_CA is the new Reproductive Health Equity Project for Foster Youth X account.
Our former account, the @NCYLHealth page, is a place for overarching @ncylnews Health program updates.
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