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.
"Human Centered Design gave me critical thinking skills that I needed in order to think beyond just basic human needs. During the experience I really enjoyed connecting with professionals, caregivers & foster youth alike. It was challenging and interactive." ~ Crystal, YAB Member
Read More#RHEPCON21 was an opportunity to discuss current RHEP initiatives. Our partners at @UCLAHealth & @PPPSGV presented on a new service that supports youth in their health & development: Patient Navigator's provide foster youth with 1:1 support navigating the healthcare system. https://t.co/2g0ZeXeXpk
Read MoreOur RHEP leadership team met to kick off Y2 of our three-year grant with OPA! We appreciate this opportunity to expand our knowledge and continue to build tools & resources for trauma-informed practices and youth-centered work, alongside our partners and Youth Advisory Board! https://t.co/hKjOQGUYh2
Read More'Acknowledging a young person’s journey & the impact that systems play in their journey is imperative in understanding a young person & having conversations about relationships & sexual health in a safe & authentic manner.' Read on health equity for youth!
Read MoreHealing doesn't happen in systems- it happens in community but you can build community within a system. 'Rise to Resilience' led by the powerful Vanessa Davis. What an incredible way to close our conference. Thank you all so much for joining us today at #RHEPCON21!
Read MoreLearn more about Ignacio and their work at and stay up to date by following their social pages @HEAL2End
Read MoreLive tweet us your reactions to our performers, presenters and breakout sessions during #RHEPCON21! We want to hear from you! If you're just joining the conversation, you can log in now until 4 PM
Read More"No matter what we've been through, no matter what our stories are, no matter where we've come from- our affirmations reprogram our minds and reprograms our experiences, which transforms our lives." ~ Be Imaginative #RHEPCON21
Read MoreHow incredible was keynote presenter Ignacio Rivera!? Thank you Ignacio for sharing your powerful journey from trauma to sexual liberation. Expanding education on sex & sexuality, fighting stigmas & normalizing these conversations is essential for healthy development! #RHEPCON21 https://t.co/LclTdjMFup
Read MoreThe RHEP 2021 CONFERENCE is tomorrow and there's STILL time to sign up!! Get ready to receive tools, education & information on healthy sexual development for #fosteryouth. We'll also have collective healing spaces and community building workshops & performances. See you there! https://t.co/2Ut6f7z2H2
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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.
