Fact Forward

At Fact Forward, we are grateful for the unwavering support and guidance of our Adolescent Reproductive Health Faith and Clergy Advisory Council. Join us in celebrating their commitment to guiding young people and their families with compassion, care, and understanding. Thank you to our clergy partners for being changemakers in the community! 🌟 Read more about these incredible partners and their impact on our blog! https://lnkd.in/gRNZx_eB #ClergyAppreciationMonth #LetsTalkMonth #Changemakers

Need ideas on how to start the talk? Check out Fact Forward's latest blog! Honest conversations can shape futures. We’re highlighting Courageous Conversations—discussions that help young people make informed and healthy decisions. Let’s work together to foster trust and communication. 💬 #LetsTalkMonth #CourageousConversations #HealthyChoices

Exciting News! Early Bird Registration is Now Open for the 2025 Adolescent Health Spring Summit 📅 Mark your calendars for April 8-9, 2025 and join us in Gastonia, NC, for a two-day event for youth supporting professionals in North Carolina. The summit is an opportunity to connect, engage, and network with subject matter experts on topics surrounding adolescent health education and wellness. 🔔 Don't Miss Out on Early Bird Pricing! Register now to secure your spot at a discounted rate! https://lnkd.in/gCrk6yUu 🎤 Call for Proposals: Do you have innovative ideas or insights to share? We're now accepting presentation proposals that align with our mission. Submit your proposal by November 20th! We want to hear from you. https://lnkd.in/gjdJPr7M Get ready to be inspired, learn, and connect! #EarlyBirdRegistration #CallForProposals #SpringSummit #NCTrainings #NCConference #ProfessionalDevelopement

🧠🌱 Navigating Puberty: Brain, Body, and Behavior is a 2-hour training for adults dedicated to supporting young people. Dive deep into reproductive biology, brain development, and the physical changes of puberty to better understand how these elements shape adolescent behavior and decision-making. Whether you're a guardian, educator, coach, or mentor, this session is packed with valuable insights to help you confidently understand and guide young people. Have you faced challenges while supporting young people through puberty? What specific topics or questions do you hope this training will address? Share your thoughts below! 🤔 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/gG9xSPgE #PubertyTraining #SupportYouth #AdolescentDevelopment #BrainAndBody #YouthMentorship #Educators #Coaches #Guardians #AdolescentBehavior #ProfessionalDevelopment

🏈 The Fact Forward team huddled up today for the Hard Knocks: Fact Forward Staff Training Camp! We're tackling new strategies and gearing up for a winning season of making a positive impact. #Teamwork #FactForward #TrainingCamp

The deadline has been extended to Aug 30th. Visit https://lnkd.in/eJf-KtiU for more information.

Thank you to the Danville, VA Sexual and Maternal Health Taskforce for having Fact Forward and me speak on how support your community initiative! #adolescenthealth

Introducing Dr. Rena P. Dixon With a distinguished career marked by a deep commitment to reproductive health and social justice, Dr. Dixon is poised to steer Fact Forward into this exciting new era. Dr. Dixon brings a wealth of experience and a dynamic approach to advancing our mission. Her focus is set to guide Fact Forward through the evolving landscape of reproductive and sexual health education. Under her leadership, we anticipate groundbreaking initiatives, strengthened partnerships, and an unwavering dedication to empowering young people with the knowledge and resources they need.

Meet Beth De Santis, The Catalyst:   During unprecedented times, effective leadership is more crucial than ever. Between 2016-2023, Beth De Santis steered the organization through the challenges of a pandemic, navigated tough political climates, and faced threats to federal funding with resilience and foresight. Her ability to pivot, embrace new technologies, and find creative solutions enabled Fact Forward to seize opportunities that arose from those difficult times. Her leadership was instrumental in expanding Fact Forward's reach into North Carolina, ensuring the organization's mission continued to thrive and impact communities positively. As we celebrate our 30th Anniversary, we will continue to build upon Beth’s legacy of resilience.