The Adolescent Sexual Health Work Group (ASHWG) promotes and protects the sexual and reproductive health of youth in California.
An organized collaborative of governmental and non-governmental organizations, ASHWG is comprised of program managers from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), California Department of Education (CDE), and key non-governmental organizations (NGO) committed to working more effectively to address the sexual and reproductive health of California adolescents.
Goal 1
Inform educators and providers of best practices to improve the quality and effectiveness of adolescent sexual and reproductive health education and services in California.
Goal 2
Identify and raise awareness of the adolescent sexual and reproductive health gaps and needs by synthesizing data to drive decision making in California.
Goal 3
Create opportunities to collaborate and connect on adolescent sexual and reproductive health needs, services, and resources for youth in California.
Goal 4
Cultivate a diverse and inclusive membership reflective of California’s population, by expanding membership to those who are directly or indirectly connected to youth who are from marginalized communities.
Want to contribute to our work?
If you’re interested in joining ASHWG, fill out the Membership Application.