SERVICES FOR FOSTER AND DELINQUENT YOUTH PUBLICATIONS
The articles below provide more insight and information regarding provision of health care to youth in the foster care and juvenile justice systems.
FROM THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR YOUTH LAW
Cause for Concern-Unwanted Pregnancy Among Youth in Foster Care: This article begins the series by outlining the scope of the problem and discussing some of the factors that may lead to higher unwanted pregnancy rates among foster youth.
Sharing Health Information about Foster Youth: One of four briefings in a series that summarizes the laws that control access to information about foster youth. This brief addresses disclosure of health information held by health providers.
Sharing Education Information about Foster Youth: One of four briefings in a series that summarizes the laws that control access to information about foster youth. This brief addresses disclosure of educational information held by schools and education officials.
Sharing Mental Health Information about Foster Youth: One of four briefings in a series that summarizes the laws that control access to information about foster youth. This brief addresses disclosure of mental health information held by health providers.
Sharing Substance Abuse Information about Foster Youth: One of four briefings in a series that summarizes the laws that control access to information about foster youth. This brief addresses disclosure of health information related to substance abuse held by health providers.
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Teen Talk: Foster Youth is a comprehensive sex education course taught by experts in the community. It is:
âś…virtual
âś…compliant with state law (SB89)
âś…foster-youth approved
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The Reproductive Health Equity Project for Foster Youth is seeking advocates to join the 2025 Youth Advisory Board (YAB). YAB members receive $27/hr for this remote role. See details & apply at the link: https://rhep.info/YAB2025