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Family Voices is a national family-led organization of families and friends of children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) and disabilities.  We connect a network of family organizations across the United States that provide support to families of CYSHCN. 

We promote partnership with families at all levels of health care–individual and policy decision-making levels—in order to improve health care services and policies for children.

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About Family Voices

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Our Team

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Our DEIB Framework

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Programs

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Resources

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Measuring Family Engagement

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Do you have a child or teen who has special health care needs or disabilities? Find support in your local community.

¿Tiene un niño o adolescente que tiene necesidades especiales de salud o discapacidades? Haga clic aquí para buscar ayuda.

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Family Voices News

Washington Update June 8, 2022

Jun 8, 2022

Congress returns to Washington, D.C. this week to kick off the June work period. Gun control legislation is expected to be at the forefront of this month's congressional agenda following the recent string of mass shootings, with House Democrats readying floor action...

Washington Update May 26, 2022

May 26, 2022

Work on the Hill is winding down this week heading into the Holiday. Both Houses of Congress recess for the Memorial Day district work period next week. There will be no Washington Update next week. Read the full newsletter here

Sad news about Family Voices co-founder Julie Beckett

May 19, 2022

The obituary and service information can be found on this page Visit the Family Voices "Tribute to Julie" page It is with great sadness we share that Julie Beckett, one of the founders of Family Voices, passed away on Friday, May 13, at her home in Cedar Rapids, Iowa....

Washington Update May 18, 2022

May 18, 2022

It is with great sadness we share that Julie Beckett, one of the founders of Family Voices, passed away on Friday, May 13, at her home in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Read the full newsletter here

Washington Update May 12, 2022

May 12, 2022

Weekly updates from the policy arena for family leaders and professionals about CYSHCN. Read the full newsletter here

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Our Vision

With families at the center of health care, all children and youth reach their full potential and health disparities are eliminated.

Our Mission

Family Voices is a national organization and grassroots network of families and friends of children and youth with special health care needs and disabilities that promotes partnership with families—including those of cultural, linguistic and geographic diversity—in order to improve health care services and policies for children.

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