If you are concerned about the budget and other policy issues affecting adolescent health, join us to hear how the Governor's proposed budget and other policy and proposed legislative changes may impact California's young people. You will also learn how advocacy groups are responding and what you can do to make a difference for youth.

Come and reconnect with other Collaborative members or meet them for the first time. Participation is limited, so please register early.

Scott Graves - Senior Policy Analyst for the California Budget Project will give an overview of the Governor's 2005 proposed budget with a focus on health and human services.

Anthony Wright - Executive Director of Health Access California will address current issues around access to health care including, the MediCal Redesign and ongoing campaigns to increase access.

Patricia Diaz - Policy Director of the Latino Coalition for a Healthy California will speak about trends impacting the health of Latino and other youth of color.

Margaret Crosby - Attorney with the ACLU Northern California will discuss a proposed ballot initiative to restrict minors' access to reproductive health care.

David Steinhart - Director of The Commonweal Juvenile Justice Program will give an update on juvenile justice reforms and potential impacts the budget may have on crime prevention programs.

Maureen Sedonaen - Founder and President of the Youth Leadership Institute will give an update on and discuss issues around involving youth in public policy.

For more information, or if you have any questions, contact the AHC by email at smasur@californiateenhealth.org or by phone at (650) 688-5883.

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From Lake Tahoe North/Nevada City/Grass Valley
Take I-80 West to I-5 South. Exit at Garden Highway. At the bottom of the exit ramp, turn right onto Garden Highway. At the second stop light, Gateway Oaks Drive, the building will be on your left.

From Lake Tahoe South/Placerville
Take Highway 50 West to Capital City Freeway (Business Loop 80) to San Francisco. Just past the 10th Street exit, take I-5 North. Exit at Garden Highway. At the bottom of the exit ramp, turn right onto Garden Highway. At the second stop light, Gateway Oaks Drive, the building will be on your left.

From Redding
Take I-5 South to Sacramento. Exit at Garden Highway. At the bottom of the exit ramp, turn right onto Garden Highway. At the second stop light, Gateway Oaks Drive, the building will be on your left.

From Stockton
Take Highway 99 to Sacramento, then go West on Capital City Freeway (Business Loop 80) toward San Francisco. Just past the 10th Street exit, take I-5 North. Exit at Garden Highway. At the bottom of the exit ramp, turn right onto Garden Highway. At the second stop light, Gateway Oaks Drive, the building will be on your left.

From San Francisco
Take I-80 East toward Sacramento, continue on Capital City Freeway (Business Loop 80) to I-5 North. Exit at Garden Highway. At the bottom of the exit ramp, turn right onto Garden Highway. At the second stop light, Gateway Oaks Drive, the building will be on your left.