Policy & Advocacy

A core function of the AHWG is to advocate for policies that increase access to health insurance and comprehensive care. AHWG’s advocacy includes compiling data to inform policy makers, monitoring safety net youth health services in SF city policies and budgets, and informing and engaging adolescent health providers in the policy/budget process.

Advocacy Resources

    A Snapshot of Adolescent Health in San Francisco, 1999

    A Snapshot of Youth Health and Wellness, San Francisco, 2009

    Health Insurance for Young Adults: Fact Sheet

    Health Insurance for Young Adults: Position Brief

    The Real World: Young Adults and the Health Insurance Crisis

    The Real World: Young Adults and the Health Insurance Crisis Appendices