SERVICES FOR FOSTER AND DELINQUENT YOUTH
The tools below address some of the common questions that health care providers have regarding provision of health care to youth in the foster care and juvenile justice systems and help them to properly and respectfully address the healthcare needs of these young people.
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Reproductive and Sexual Health Care and Related Rights for Youth and Non-Minor Dependents in Foster Care: An all county letter issued by the state of California Department of Social Services that explains the rights foster youth have to reproductive health care. (Updated 2016)
Consent to Treatment for Youth Involved in the Juvenile Justice System: This document for healthcare providers explains the medical consent rules that apply when children enter the juvenile delinquency system in California. (Updated 2009)
The Reproductive Health Equity Project for Foster Youth: RHEP brings together youth in foster care and the agencies that serve them to promote systems that normalize, support, and promote the bodily autonomy and healthy sexual development of youth in foster care.
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
#Advice #YouthAdvocates #SRH #SelfLove #HealthyRelationships
📌@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.
#NationalCenterforYouthLaw #ChildHealth #AdolescentHealth #SRH #FosterCare #TAY
