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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.

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 July 28, 2022

Time is running short for legislators to accomplish their goals prior to the August recess… just this week and next. Members are prioritizing items and leaving others until after Labor Day. Note: the Washington Update will also be on recess until after Labor Day. Read...

Washington Update July 20, 2022

ReconciliationWhat a difference a week makes. Senate Democrats are zeroing in on a health-focused reconciliation effort after Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) expressed opposition to climate and tax-related policies within the filibuster-proof bill. It sounds as though the...

Washington Update July 13, 2022

Congress returns this week for the sprint between Independence Day and August Recess, in which the House and Senate both try to crank through legislative “to-do lists” before the late summer break. Read the full newsletter here

Washington Update June 24, 2022

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

Washington Update June 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...

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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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