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THE RHEP CAMPAIGN
What is RHEP?
The Reproductive Health Equity Project for Foster Youth 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. Check out our video for a quick explanation of who we are and what we do, and click the link below to learn about current RHEP initiatives.
"we lack love and support, so also discussing how to have SAFE SEX." —2022 #YouthAdvisoryBoard member Jay Read more about Jay's experience learning about her sexual and reproductive health rights in our youth blog: [2/2]
Read More"We are foster youth, and unfortunately, sometimes we’re moved from place to place. We don’t get the education that we need in terms of sexual health. We have to normalize being sexually active but it goes beyond that because as foster youth-" [1/2]
Read MoreFeeling #grateful for our community— from our amazing RHEP Youth Advisory Board members & alumni, to our passionate staff, to our dedicated partners💜 Thank you all! #ReproductiveHealthJustice #ChangingTheWorld #HealthEquity
Read MoreCalifornia is now compensating survivors of state-sanctioned sterilization. Our partners @Latinas4RJ and #ReproJustice organizations co-sponsored this important bill to compensate survivors. To see if you or someone you know is eligible, visit
Read MoreTune into Episode 3 of podcast #FosteringParenthood to learn more from Patrick Gem Gabbett, a former foster and homeless youth & LGBTQ advocate. Patrick shares valuable caregiver advice on how to support youth in foster care: #TransDayOfRemembrance [2/2]
Read MoreThis week, we mourn and honor the transgender lives that have been lost to violence. Trans youth in foster care are particularly vulnerable to violence. By offering trans-inclusive spaces, we can shift harmful narratives, build community, and better support youth in care. [1/2]
Read MoreRT @NCYLnews: National Native American Heritage Month (Nov.) is a great time to celebrate the diverse and rich heritage and history of Nati…
Read MoreRT @TrevorProject: A commitment to education is part of being an ally to transgender and non binary young people. Check out our latest guid…
Read MoreRT @KidAlliance: I'm a former foster youth and I received a medical bill—what should I do? Who can authorize medical care for a child othe…
Read MoreDid you know? In 2017, California adopted a law requiring comprehensive sexual health education for youth in foster care. There are 2 days left to sign up for our free, trauma-informed #SexEd series available for youth in care. Learn more here:
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About Us
bringing together foster youth and the agencies that serve them.
The Reproductive Health Equity Project for Foster Youth (RHEP) brings together foster youth and the agencies that serve them to promote evidence-informed strategies that reduce unplanned pregnancies and dismantle systemic barriers to sexual and reproductive health education and service access for youth in foster care. Our goal is to dramatically reduce unintended pregnancy rates for youth in care over the next ten years.
