Current policy efforts
Current policy efforts
public policy
public policy
In the evolving landscape that is increasingly hostile to reproductive justice, TEACH has remained resilient, adapting to new regulations, restrictive state policies, and threats to providers and patients with impactful advocacy that ensures a safe environment for care in California and beyond.
In the evolving landscape that is increasingly hostile to reproductive justice, TEACH has remained resilient, adapting to new regulations, restrictive state policies, and threats to providers and patients with impactful advocacy that ensures a safe environment for care in California and beyond.
our policy efforts
our policy efforts
As a local and national leader in abortion training, TEACH champions reproductive health, rights, and justice policy that protects patients, community members, and providers from anti-abortion extremism and advances reproductive freedom. We advocate at the state level and through passing resolutions at the CAFP and AAFP to push family medicine forward through our powerful coalition partners and network of CREATE alums and TEACH-trained providers.
As a local and national leader in abortion training, TEACH champions reproductive health, rights, and justice policy that protects patients, community members, and providers from anti-abortion extremism and advances reproductive freedom. We advocate at the state level and through passing resolutions at the CAFP and AAFP to push family medicine forward through our powerful coalition partners and network of CREATE alums and TEACH-trained providers.
CA (California Advocacy)
CA (California Advocacy)
CA (California Advocacy)
Empowering California's clinicians to lead in reproductive health advocacy, TEACH co-sponsors bills and works within coalitions to expand access to abortion and protect providers.
Empowering California's clinicians to lead in reproductive health advocacy, TEACH co-sponsors bills and works within coalitions to expand access to abortion and protect providers.
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AAFP (American Academy of Family Physicians)
AAFP (American Academy of Family Physicians)
AAFP (American Academy of Family Physicians)
Collaborating with AAFP to champion family physicians in the forefront of reproductive health policy and practice.
Collaborating with AAFP to champion family physicians in the forefront of reproductive health policy and practice.
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Coalitions
Coalitions
Coalitions
Uniting with coalitions to amplify our voice and impact in reproductive health advocacy on a broader scale.
Uniting with coalitions to amplify our voice and impact in reproductive health advocacy on a broader scale.
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CA (California Advocacy)
CA (California Advocacy)
CA (California Advocacy)
Empowering California's clinicians to lead in reproductive health advocacy, TEACH co-sponsors bills and works within coalitions to expand access to abortion and protect providers.
Empowering California's clinicians to lead in reproductive health advocacy, TEACH co-sponsors bills and works within coalitions to expand access to abortion and protect providers.
The Reproductive Health Emergency Preparedness Program
Establishes the Reproductive Health Emergency Preparedness Program (RHEPP) to train emergency departments to provide access to timely, evidence-based treatment of pregnancy loss, miscarriage, and abortion. With these skills, providers will continue to expand access and help Emergency departments better serve the reproductive health needs of people who have been traditionally excluded from the healthcare system.
Clinic Access and Streamlining
AB 2085 streamlines the development of needed community clinics. By streamlining the process for development, the bill will expand healthcare access in California for our most vulnerable communities. Currently clinic construction is being blocked by local opposition, bad faith lawsuits, and unnecessary regulatory hurdles that especially harm abortion providers, but through creating protections for clinics in areas already zoned for retail and services we can increase access in healthcare deserts and the 40% of counties that lack abortion providers.
Reproductive Health Service Corps (RHSC)
TEACH led the fight to pass AB1918, creating funding for the Reproductive Health Service Corp offering scholarships, loan repayment options and training programs in abortion care for the whole healthcare team. RHSC seeks to diversify abortion providers by making training accessible to all, train new and existing health staff in abortion care, and provide abortion care in the 40% of California counties that lack providers by integrating abortion with primary care.
In September 2021, more than 40 organizations joined together to form the California Future of Abortion (CA FAB) Council with TEACH serving on the coalition Steering Committee. With the support of the Governor and legislative leadership, convened to identify barriers to abortion services and recommend policy proposals supporting equitable and affordable access to abortion care for Californians and all who seek care here. As California takes the lead, living up to its proclamation as a “Reproductive Freedom State,” the organization developed the CA FAB Council Report.
California’s Abortion and GAHC Shield Law
SB345 strengthens legal protections to patients and providers who prescribe or dispense medication abortion or provide gender affirming healthcare, preventing overreach from abortion-hostile states.
Professional Liability Insurance Protection for Abortion Providers
AB 571 ensures clinicians are not discriminated against, or outright denied coverage, for their professional liability insurance for providing abortion & gender affirming care.
The Reproductive Health Emergency Preparedness Program
Establishes the Reproductive Health Emergency Preparedness Program (RHEPP) to train emergency departments to provide access to timely, evidence-based treatment of pregnancy loss, miscarriage, and abortion. With these skills, providers will continue to expand access and help Emergency departments better serve the reproductive health needs of people who have been traditionally excluded from the healthcare system.
Clinic Access and Streamlining
AB 2085 streamlines the development of needed community clinics. By streamlining the process for development, the bill will expand healthcare access in California for our most vulnerable communities. Currently clinic construction is being blocked by local opposition, bad faith lawsuits, and unnecessary regulatory hurdles that especially harm abortion providers, but through creating protections for clinics in areas already zoned for retail and services, we can increase access in healthcare deserts and the 40% of counties that lack abortion providers.
California’s Abortion and GAHC Shield Law
SB345 strengthens legal protections to patients and providers who prescribe or dispense medication abortion or provide gender affirming healthcare, preventing overreach from abortion-hostile states.
Professional Liability Insurance Protection for Abortion Providers
AB 571 ensures clinicians are not discriminated against, or outright denied coverage, for their professional liability insurance for providing abortion & gender affirming care.
Reproductive Health Service Corps (RHSC)
TEACH led the fight to pass AB1918, creating funding for the Reproductive Health Service Corp offering scholarships, loan repayment options and training programs in abortion care for the whole healthcare team. RHSC seeks to diversify abortion providers by making training accessible to all, train new and existing health staff in abortion care, and provide abortion care in the 40% of California counties that lack providers by integrating abortion with primary care.
In September 2021, more than 40 organizations joined together to form the California Future of Abortion (CA FAB) Council with TEACH serving on the coalition Steering Committee. With the support of the Governor and legislative leadership, convened to identify barriers to abortion services and recommend policy proposals supporting equitable and affordable access to abortion care for Californians and all who seek care here. As California takes the lead, living up to its proclamation as a “Reproductive Freedom State,” the organization developed the CA FAB Council Report.
AAFP (American Academy of Family Physicians)
AAFP (American Academy of Family Physicians)
AAFP (American Academy of Family Physicians)
TEACH is active in both California and National policy efforts advocating for abortion access and reproductive health within the field of Family Medicine through the AAFP. We thank our national partners for their similar efforts. TEACH and its CREATE Advanced Trainees co-author resolutions for presentation to the CAFP Congress of Delegates.
TEACH is active in both California and National policy efforts advocating for abortion access and reproductive health within the field of Family Medicine through the AAFP. We thank our national partners for their similar efforts. TEACH and its CREATE Advanced Trainees co-author resolutions for presentation to the CAFP Congress of Delegates.
Support for Medi-Cal and Medicaid coverage of medication abortion services without gestational age limits.
Support for Medi-Cal and Medicaid coverage of medication abortion services without gestational age limits.
Protecting California residents who provide out-of-state residents with gender-affirming care.
Protecting California residents who provide out-of-state residents with gender-affirming care.
Malpractice coverage for “high risk” providers.
Malpractice coverage for “high risk” providers.
Coalitions
Coalitions
Coalitions
Uniting with coalitions to amplify our voice and impact in reproductive health advocacy on a broader scale.
Uniting with coalitions to amplify our voice and impact in reproductive health advocacy on a broader scale.
The CA FAB Council works in collaboration with policy makers, researchers, advocates, providers, patients, and key constituents to determine potential challenges to abortion access in the state and recommend solutions that will continue to provide access and stability for both Californians and those who may seek services here from out of state. TEACH serves on the Steering Committee, championing abortion providers and training opportunities.
The CA FAB Council works in collaboration with policy makers, researchers, advocates, providers, patients, and key constituents to determine potential challenges to abortion access in the state and recommend solutions that will continue to provide access and stability for both Californians and those who may seek services here from out of state. TEACH serves on the Steering Committee, championing abortion providers and training opportunities.
CCRF is a statewide coalition of more than 40 organizations working to advance reproductive freedom for all. More than 30 years ago, a handful of sexual and reproductive health care, rights and justice organizations came together to maximize the effectiveness of policy and advocacy in women's health and reproductive health rights in the state. Today, CCRF supports and facilitates member-driven initiatives for the benefit of California’s diverse communities with Flor Hunt as TEACH Executive Director serving as Executive Committee President.
CCRF is a statewide coalition of more than 40 organizations working to advance reproductive freedom for all. More than 30 years ago, a handful of sexual and reproductive health care, rights and justice organizations came together to maximize the effectiveness of policy and advocacy in women's health and reproductive health rights in the state. Today, CCRF supports and facilitates member-driven initiatives for the benefit of California’s diverse communities with Flor Hunt as TEACH Executive Director serving as Executive Committee President.
CAA connects legal, health, and allied communities to protect and advance access to safe, legal abortion care in California, bridging the gap between abortion law, policy, research, and service provision.
CAA connects legal, health, and allied communities to protect and advance access to safe, legal abortion care in California, bridging the gap between abortion law, policy, research, and service provision.
TEACH chairs the Reproductive Health Service Corps, a consortium of 6 organizations committed to expanding abortion access in California, by training the entire healthcare team.
TEACH chairs the Reproductive Health Service Corps, a consortium of 6 organizations committed to expanding abortion access in California, by training the entire healthcare team.
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TEACH cultivates the next generation of diverse reproductive health champions through abortion training, mentorship and curriculum development.
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(415) 500-8122
TEACH is fiscally sponsored by Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that supports small organizations like ours.
TIN: 95-4116679
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TEACH cultivates the next generation of diverse reproductive health champions through abortion training, mentorship and curriculum development.
335 S. Van Ness Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 500-8122
TEACH is fiscally sponsored by Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that supports small organizations like ours.
TIN: 95-4116679
© 2024 TEACH. All rights reserved.
Website by lover studio