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Update: Parental Notice Law on Hold // On July 14, 2009, a federal appeals court lifted an injunction on the Illinois Parental Notice of Abortion Act of 1995, paving the way for full implementation. On November 4, 2009, a state regulation department voted to begin enforcement of the law after a 90-day grace period ended. But, just hours after the vote, a Cook County judge granted a temporary restraining order. The law is not being enforced until futher notice.

Illinois Advocates Tell Congress to Support Responsible Sex Ed // Over 270 agencies and individuals from around the state signed on to a letter asking the Illinois Congressional Delegation to keep abstinence-only funding out of health care reform. The letter also urged the two senators and nineteen representatives to support the Responsible Education About Life Act to create federal funding for responsible sexuality education.

Support the Young Parent Alliance // Endorse our campaign with Chicago Public Schools to ensure support for young parents in attaining their educational goals.

Youth Lobby Day // Join us in Springfield on March 11, 2010 to lobby your state legislators for sexuality education. Additionally, a full day of trainings will be provided on March 12 to all youth participants.

United States Social Forum // Join us at the USSF. Read frequently asked questions and apply by March 31, 2010.

Youth Activist Projects // ICAH does youth development work because we believe it is the most effective way to achieve policy objectives while building leadership and critical thinking skills among a new generation of advocates. Our goals are to develop youth as leaders, to help youth leaders make informed choices for themselves while influencing other youth and adults, and to engage youth in making accomplishments toward our policy objectives.

Training Department // Our Training Department is a resource for adolescent service providers throughout Illinois working to integrate sexual heath issues into their organizational programs. Within the Training Department website you will find curricula resources, lesson plans, an area to ask us questions, upcoming training opportunities, and access to our Adolescent Sexual Health Toolkit.

Vietnamese Cooking Demonstration // Don't miss out on this unique opportunity!

Chef Freedom Nguyen will volunteer his culinary skills in creating accessible and delicious traditional Vietnamese dishes, while providing step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow recipes. He can provide cultural and historical information about Southeast Asian cuisine, and provide tips on local markets that carry unique ingredients.

Saturday, March 20 // 3:00 - 6:30 pm 

Price: $30 per person

Hosts: Freedom Nguyen and Jennifer Tani

Location: Private Residence

The address for this event will be emailed to those who have registered.

Registration is limited to 25 guests. RSVP early!

Sample dish