CAHC seeks to develop coordinated, strategic approaches to address adolescent health through:
Publications – CAHC sends out quarterly newsletters and releases publications on current adolescent health issues. Newsletters highlight recent news, resources, and upcoming events as well as contain a policy section and profile an adolescent health organization. Our publications are on a range of adolescent health topics and include our recently released foster care and social media briefs.
Trainings and Technical Assistance – CAHC sponsors regional trainings on a variety of adolescent health issues, and provides technical assistance to public and community-based organizations dedicated to improving adolescent health.
Data Analysis and Dissemination – CAHC maintains a comprehensive website that acts as a clearinghouse of up-to-date adolescent health trends, data, and resources. One of our most recent projects is the California Adolescent Health Data Set (Data Set), a collection of California‐wide and county‐specific
data about the health status of adolescents. The compiled data is contained in a single Excel spreadsheet and includes on over 50 adolescent health indicators, such as physical, sexual/reproductive, or mental health. Another recent project is our California Adolescent Health Progress Report 2010. This compilation of data presents a state‐level, multi‐year “Progress Report” on the health of adolescents and young adults in California.
Convenings – CAHC brings together groups of adolescent health providers, researchers, policy makers, educators and advocates to share knowledge, resources and information about issues related to adolescent health. Our flagship event is our biennial statewide adolescent health conference.
Advocacy – CAHC keeps constituents informed of local, state and national legislation and policies related to adolescent health, and develops policy recommendations for members to utilize in their own policy work.
What We Do
Recent News & Research
This policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics addresses early childhood adversity, toxic stress, and the role of the pediatrician.…
Human Papillomavirus Vaccine and Sexual Behavior Among Adolescent and Young Women
This study highlights disparities in HPV vaccine initiation by insurance status among girls/women aged 15-24 years and by race/ethnicity among women aged over 19 years. No association was found between HPV vaccination and risky sexual behavior.…
This study demonstrates that positive well-being during adolescence predicts better perceived general health and fewer risky health behaviors during young adulthood. Aligned with the goals of the positive youth development perspective, promoting and nurturing positive well-being during the transition from…
Recent Publications
ASHWG Core Competencies
Developed by the Adolescent Sexual Health Working Group (ASHWG), these resources are specifically intended for adult providers and educators of adolescent sexual and reproductive health.
CA Adolescent Data Set
A collection of county-specific data about the health status of adolescents in Excel format
Data Tables
The ASHWG Data for Adolescent Births, AIDS and STD are now updated with 2009 data
Provider Resource
Understanding Confidentiality and Minor Consent in California
Upcoming Events
Helping Schools Address the HIV and STDs Prevention Needs of Heterosexual and LGBTQQ Youth
This training takes places Wednesday, April 18, 2012, 8:30AM-4:30PM at the California Endowment Conference Center in downtown Oakland. This event is sponsored by the Alameda County STDs Community Interventions Program (SCIP), the California Adolescent Health Collaborative, the Alameda County Maternal,…
Southern California Sexual Health Summit
The Southern California Sexual Health Collaborative will be hosting a Sexual Health Summit on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at the California Endowment in Downtown Los Angeles.
This event is a time to share programs, ideas and best practices with colleagues across…
California School Health Centers Association (CSHC) Conference
CSHC’s annual conference takes place March 12-13 in Sacramento. This year’s conference will be a statewide event. Workshops will range from youth-led research and leadership programs to how to start, sustain, or expand services, improve student health and learning, and…
