Ask Me Anything Video Series

This fun video series features TPP grantees talking about what effective engagement looks like for their project. Watch these videos to learn tips you could apply to your project’s youth, parent, caregiver, and community engagement activities.

And check back soon—we’ll be sharing more videos later in fall 2024!

Youth Engagement

Ask Me Anything: Youth in Action (Emeli and Laura)

This video shares Emeli’s experience as a peer educator for Campesinos Sin Fronteras. Watch to learn how involving youth as leaders in your project can contribute to their growth.

 

Ask Me Anything: Youth in Action (Chris and Jacklynn)

This video provides information about youth councils that are part of the Planned Parenthood of the Heartland and UT Teen Health at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio projects. Watch to learn how these grantees have given youth leaders a voice and set them up for success.

 

Ask Me Anything: Meaningful Youth Engagement (Brittany)

This video explores how Foothill Family Services engages youth in a variety of project activities, including designing marketing materials, selecting evidence-based programs, and recruiting participants. Watch to get ideas for how you can maximize youth involvement within your own project. 

 

Ask Me Anything: Meaningful Youth Engagement (Elena and Sara)

This video shares examples of how Austin Healthy Adolescent works to engage youth through their peer health education program and peer advisory committee. Watch to learn strategies for connecting with youth and centering youth advisors in your project. 

 

Ask Me Anything: Meaningful Youth Engagement (Franky)

This video explores what’s working for Teen HYPE as they work to engage youth. Watch to learn how youth leaders can strengthen hiring practices, provide input on programming, and serve as near peers.

 

Ask Me Anything: Meaningful Youth Engagement (Holly and JJ)

This video shares examples of ways Austin Healthy Adolescent centers youth. Watch to get ideas about how to create a safe space for youth and involve them in project decision-making and implementation.

Parent and Caregiver Engagement

Ask Me Anything: Parent and Caregiver Engagement (Ashley)

This video explores what’s working for the Fulton County Board of Health SKYE Program when engaging parents and caregivers. Watch to get tips for recruiting parents, gathering parent input, and responding to parents’ needs.

 

Ask Me Anything: Parent and Caregiver Engagement (LaToya)

This video shares engagement tips from the Delta Health Alliance. Watch to learn about the importance of listening to parents' needs, being intentional about implementing their suggestions, and having fun.

Community Engagement

Ask Me Anything: Community Engagement (Chris)

This video explores what’s working for Planned Parenthood of the Heartland when engaging their community. Watch for tips on forging relationships, building trust, using community mapping, and building capacity.