by familyvoices | Nov 10, 2021 | Family Voices, Washington Update
Much negotiation continues on the details of the reconciliation bill. Last week saw several things being added to or taken away from the framework. Paid Medical leave is back in! Although it is only for 4 weeks total (initial proposal was 12 weeks), it is back in...
by familyvoices | Nov 10, 2021 | Family Voices
On October 29, 2021, Cara Coleman (JD, MPH), Family Voices’ Director of Public Policy and Advocacy, was publicly celebrated in a series of University-sponsored private and public events—including one event before an audience of 80,000—as the current recipient of the...
by familyvoices | Nov 3, 2021 | Family Voices, Washington Update
We have a framework! Last week the White House released the Build Back Better framework for reconciliation. Notably, the framework includes an invitation to share how the Build Back Better plan will affect CYSHCN and families. Take a look at it, and scroll to the...
by familyvoices | Oct 28, 2021 | Family Voices, Vaccine Outreach
With millions of U.S. children eligible to receive a coronavirus vaccine, many health experts are urging parents and guardians to immunize their children — especially since the highly transmissible delta variant is the dominant strain in the United States. Read more...
by familyvoices | Oct 27, 2021 | Family Voices, Vaccine Outreach - ES
El paso siguiente es el de la decisión de la FDA sobre el uso de emergencia de la vacuna Covid-19 de Pfizer en niños de 5 a 11 años y se espera para el 1 de noviembre Leer más aquí.
by familyvoices | Oct 27, 2021 | Family Voices, Vaccine Outreach
The Food and Drug Administration is aiming to grant emergency use authorization to the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 on October 27, according to federal officials familiar with the plans. Read more here.
Encourage confidence to act with the creation of materials and guidance to equip network members to start, lead and sustain conversations to dismantle racism in healthcare of children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN).