Past Events

On September 26th, 2023, CDSS released a report entitled “Performance Outcome Data on the Implementation of Sexual and Reproductive Health Training and Education”, an extensive, first of its kind report focused on reproductive & maternal health outcomes for young people in California’s foster care system. This webinar explains how the data in this innovative report was developed and review key findings.

#RHEPCON23 explored “thinking outside of the systems” we exist within. Conference sessions discussed the current landscape of sexual & reproductive health, and reimagine what our systems would look like if they were truly made to serve all youth in foster care. Dr. Khiara M. Bridges headlined as keynote speaker. Some session topics included: the state of abortion, alternative birthing experiences, culturally specific programming & models of care, young parenthood, and more!

A new benefit of $2,700 will be available for all pregnant foster youth in California starting in January 2022. In this webinar, attendees will learn about the new benefit, eligibility, and requirement for county implementation. This webinar is intended for child welfare agency administrators, caseworkers, caregivers advocates, other supportive adults, and young people in care.

#RHEPCON21 was an opportunity for youth and their network of supportive adults to receive education and tools to empower youth in foster care in making informed decisions about their bodies, relationships, reproductive lives and futures. Special thanks to our community partners and Youth Advisory Board members for leading the informational sessions. And thank you so much to all of our attendees for joining us in youth-centered discussions and collective healing.