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November Newsletter
 
Advocacy & Public Policy
Advocacy in Action Week

Join us March 2-5, 2021 as we (virtually) meet with state policymakers to discuss adolescent health and teen pregnancy prevention. The event will include an online advocacy training session, virtual meetings with lawmakers and staff, and town hall sessions. Total time commitment will be about 1-2 hours. To register, visit our Advocacy in Action page. If you are interested in serving as a regional group lead, please reach out to Jen Biundo at [email protected].
 
State Board of Education Update

On November 20, 2020, the State Board of Education revised the minimum curriculum standards that guide sex education in Texas. The new standards offer medically accurate, age appropriate information on topics including contraception, prevention of sexually transmitted infections, healthy relationships including respecting the boundaries of others, and much more. Unfortunately, the new standards do not include consent or inclusivity for LGBTQ+ youth. For more information on this work, visit www.texasisready.org.

 
Research & Data
November Chart of the Month
 

Early access to prenatal care is important for healthy pregnancies and births. However, pregnant teens are less likely to begin prenatal care in the first trimester, and are more likely to receive no prenatal care at all. This can be due to many factors, such as not realizing the pregnancy has occurred, lack of a responsible parent or guardian to help them access care, fear of telling parents or guardians about the pregnancy, or lack of information or financial resources to access care. This problem is even more significant among pregnant children aged 10 - 14 -- in this age group, 21% did not start prenatal care until the final trimester and 9% received no prenatal care at all.

Source: Texas Campaign analysis of CDC Natality data, 2019, United States births.

 
Training
2020 Webinar Series

December Theme: Programs & Practice

  • Dec. 2, 10-11am: Developing a National Design Team: A Texas Story
    Presented by: Kelly Wilson, PhD, MCHES, Texas A&M University
  • Dec. 9, 10-11am: Shaping Narratives to Shape the Future: Harnessing Media and Messaging
    Presented by: Anthony Betori, Healthy Futures of Texas
  • Dec. 16, 10-11am: Sexual Violence Prevention: An Opportunity for Comprehensive Sexual Health
    Presented by: Lekara Simmons, MPH, CHES & Alexandra Cory, MSW, CFLE, Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power and Potential (GCAPP)

** Scholarships are available. Click here to apply for a webinar series scholarship.
Webinar Series Registration
 
10th Annual Symposium

The Texas Campaign's 2021 Symposium will be a virtual event, and we are working hard behind the scenes to bring you the most exciting event yet. We can't wait to celebrate with hundreds of youth serving professionals throughout Texas. Stay tuned for more details!
 
Community Engagement
CLYC Release Webinar

In August 2019, eight organizations with expertise in teen pregnancy prevention and child welfare formed the Collaborative for Youth in Care (CLYC). We've completed our 12-month planning process where we collected input from a diverse group of young adults and caregivers with lived experience.

Through this process, we have developed a comprehensive research-informed intervention and we are excited to share it with you. On Dec. 11, 10 am - 11:30 am CST, we will host a virtual release event for our implementation plan. 
Register Here
 
Storytelling Spotlight - Interviewees Needed!

At the Texas Campaign, we seek to showcase the stories of sex education in Texas and/or teen pregnancy from the perspective of youth and adults that serve them. If you are interested in sharing your story, email Alex at [email protected]. You can view past storytelling spotlight interviews here.
 
#GivingTuesday

GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world.

GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past seven years, it has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. 

Please show your support of the Texas Campaign by making a donation on December 1, 2020 - #givingtuesday! 
Make a Donation!
 
Seeking Consultant Caregivers
 

Calling on our foster or adoptive parents of pre-teens or teens (ages 11-19) in Texas. We invite you to join The Texas Foster Youth Health Initiative (TFYHI) as a paid caregiver consultant! As a consultant, you’ll get the chance to...

  • Collaborate with other foster parents and caregivers across Texas
  • Provide guidance and feedback on tools and resources designed for caregivers
  • Receive a $400 stipend for your time
  • & more!

TFYHI is a project working to build relationships across child welfare and adolescent health systems to promote optimal health for child welfare-involved youth.


To learn more about becoming a caregiver consultant, click here.
 
Partner News
St. David's Foundation is funding the future of health professionals

St. David's Foundation's scholarship program offers comprehensive support to Central Texas students pursuing health professions. Students receive financial assistance for up to seven years as well as mentorship, tutoring, and mental health services. Apply here by January 8, 2021.
 
Texas Health & Human Services is hiring!

The Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee, supported by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), is currently seeking applications for the following committee member positions: Community Advocate, Certified Nurse-Midwife, Medical Examiner, Registered Nurse, and Physician specializing in Obstetrics (Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist).

The application period will close on January 15, 2021. For more information or to apply, click here.
 
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