California Adolescent Health Collaborative

CA Strategic Plan

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& Development

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& Other Drugs

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& Occupational Health

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Foster Care

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National Center for Youth Law

National Adolescent Health Information Center (NAHIC)

Adolescent Health Working Group

Investing
in Adolescent Health

The health and well-being of California teens has a major impact on the overall social and economic health of our state. Today’s teens are tomorrow’s workforce, parents, and leaders, and their future is shaped by the opportunities we create for them today. Most parents make significant personal investments in their children’s future. Yet as a society, we are not making the investments necessary to ensure the health and well-being of all of our youth.

Why is adolescent health a critical issue in California?

• Adolescent health problems result in great personal, social, and monetary costs.
• California’s adolescent population is growing, especially in communities where needs are greatest.
• Adolescence offers an opportunity for prevention.
• We can make a difference.

More from CA’s Strategic Plan

Confidentiality Rights and Minor Consent Issues in Adolescent Mental Health DVD Now Available. Click here to order online.

The much anticipated DVD of the popular Confidentiality and Minor Consent Training is now available. This training was consistently rated very highly by attendees in evaluations, and it is now available for purchase for $19.99 plus shipping and handling per DVD. Contact Robin Kirkpatrick at robink@californiateenhealth.org for more information.

Order the DVD Online

Take the CAHC 2008 Survey!

In an effort to understand if and how our activities make a meaningful contribution to programs and policies for young people, CAHC has developed an informational survey for our constituents. The survey is brief and easy to take on-line by clicking on the link below. This is a great chance to make your voice heard and have an impact on the future direction and vision of your California Adolescent Health Collaborative!
Start survey by clicking here.

Successful 2008 CAHC conference!

Thank you for making the 2008 Adolescent Health Conference, “Youth Issues 2008: Transforming Services, Transforming Communities,” a success! Speaker resources are now available on the conference pages.