The Community & Adolescent Health Program provides education support to schools and community organizations to help youth make informed decisions about their sexual health. Our approach affirms students’ cultures, is LGBTQ+-inclusive and age-appropriate.
Our work aims to help trusted adults (parents, teachers, coaches and staff) feel more comfortable talking with youth about sexual health.
We work with school districts and organizations in Multnomah County, as well as residential treatment and juvenile detention centers.
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Trainings & Workshops
For educators of any grade and anyone who works with youth. You can also ask us to schedule a training for your group.
Sex Ed Basics E-Learning
Learn basic skills and knowledge to implement comprehensive sexuality education that meets Oregon’s health education standards. Youth workers will gain confidence to support young people with sexual health decision-making. This self-paced training has 8 modules and takes around 8 hours to complete. Open to teachers and youth programs that teach sexual health in Multnomah County.
- February 24 - April 27 | Online, currently full
Sex Ed Basics Workshop
Our Sex Ed Basics (above) as a full-day workshop. Offered 2-3 times a year. Contact CAHinfo@multco.us for more information.
Askable Adult
Feel more at ease answering young people’s questions about sex or substance use, and learn tips to support the youths in our lives. Trusted adults build on strengths they already have in this interactive session. Register for an Askable Adult session.
- March 6, 10am - 12pm | SE Health Center Basement Conference Room, 3653 SE 34th Ave, Portland
Culturally Specific Puberty Education Kits
Puberty education? You got this! This 1-hour training explores our Puberty Education Kits (see below) and shares ideas for using them. Available in-person or online by request. Contact CAHinfo@multco.us for more information.
More Trainings
- Coaching Youth into Adults | June 4, June 10
- Youth Mental Health First Aid (Get Trained to Help) | February 27, March 25
Puberty Education Kits
Changes! Puberty can begin between the ages of 8-16, and with it can come many changes to a person's body, feelings and relationships.
We know it can be hard to find inclusive and affirming materials. So we put together some puberty education kits with tips, books and activity ideas to help support:
- Black and African American youth
- Latine youth
- Autistic youth
Kits are available by hold at Multnomah County libraries »
Everyone is welcome to use these kits! If you don’t live in Multnomah County you can print some of the materials.
Sexual Health Protection Flashcards
Use these fun, interactive cards to teach methods for preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections.
- Spark conversations
- Play games
- Learn at your own pace
More Resources
Youth Health Resources
For Families
- Centers for Disease Control/Healthy Youth
- Fostering Media Connections (Raising Foster Youth)
- Portland PFLAG (Raising LGTBQ Youth)
- Planned Parenthood - Tools for Parents
About Our Staff
Our trained health educators love interacting with youth and engaging parents in meaningful ways. They use their experience working with youth and public health backgrounds to help people get the information, skills and tools they need to achieve their health goals.
We are passionate about working for the community, deeply committed to advocacy, and to engaging, educating and empowering communities of color.
*Disclaimer: Content created in support by HHS Office of Population Affairs grant #TP1AH000243-01. Contents are the sole responsibility of the authors, and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Department of Health and Human Services or the Office of Population Affairs.