Adolescent Health in Wisconsin

Announcements

Funding Opportunity: The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), Division of Public Health (DPH) announces the availability of funds to support local education agencies (LEA) in implementing sexual and reproductive health programming for youth in school during the school day.

DHS is seeking partnerships to implement evidence-based programs (EBPs) with priority youth in Wisconsin (ages 10-24) to address health disparities and provide youth with the knowledge, skills, and supports they need to thrive.

Awarded organizations will work with their staff and with DHS to select an evidence-based sexuality education program(s) that meets the needs of their school(s).

• Application due date is December 11, 2024.
• Anticipated award amounts are $10,000–$50,000 annually.
• Anticipated Project Dates are January 1–June 30, 2025.
• A question and answer session will be held December 6, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

PATCH Wisconsin Adolescent Health Calendar: We’ve been working with our partners at Providers and Teens Communicating for Health (PATCH) to develop a shared public calendar of adolescent health related events and opportunities! It’s easy to integrate into your existing calendar and we’d love for you to check it out and share with partners who might find this useful. Don't forget to help us fill the calendar too. If you have an upcoming training, workshop, or gathering to share, simply add an event.

About the Adolescent Health Team

The Wisconsin Adolescent Health team supports the wellbeing, growth, and safety of Wisconsin’s young people. It promotes this unique stage of life as one where youth find out who they are and want to be.

The Wisconsin Adolescent Health Team's mission is to empower young people and partner to promote the well-being of Wisconsin adolescents. Expand each section below to learn more.

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Strategic Plan

The Adolescent Health Strategic Plan was created in partnership with over 30 collaborating partners including youth, state and local government, and nonprofits. Four main goals were identified

• Increase the number of youth participating in program and policy related activities (planning, creating, implementing, and evaluating) to ensure diverse youth voices are heard, cherished, and acted upon.
• Increase the number of young people statewide who have their basic needs met (health, food, clothing, shelter, access to care) so that they feel more connected, safe, and supported.
• Develop long-term collaborations with statewide partners and diverse community organizations to make adolescent health a statewide priority.
• Remove barriers to funding opportunities and equitably distribute funding that aligns with community informed priorities.

The Adolescent Health Team is committed to prioritizing and uplifting youth most impacted by inequities and whose voices are often unheard, including Black, Indigenous, and Youth of Color, youth with disabilities and special health care needs, and youth who identify as LGBTQ+. The Adolescent Health Team and their partners recognize that the wellbeing of young people is shaped by many factors and will take an intersectional approach that considers how power, privilege, and social structures play into systems of oppression. Read the Adolescent Health Team 2022-2027 Strategic Plan, P-03344. (PDF)

Grants and Programs

We foster healthy experiences, relationships, and communities through our programs and grant.

See current funding opportunities and also learn more on our programs page.

Youth Engagement

Youth engagement is a key part of the Wisconsin Adolescent Health Team and Adolescent Health Programs.

Learn more about involving youth in planning and making decisions that affect them.

Related topics

Expand a topic to find helpful adolescent health resources.