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Family Voices is a national nonprofit led by families and friends of children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) and disabilities. We connect a network of family-led organizations across the United States that provide support to families of CYSHCN.
We promote partnership with youth and families at all levels of health care, from individual care to policy and decision-making, to improve policies and systems of care 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
What you need to know about the coronavirus vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11
Children ages 5 to 11 are now eligible for the coronavirus vaccine in the United States since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention signed off last month on the two-shot Pfizer-BioNTech series for about 28 million additional children. Read more here.
Family Voices Launches Anti-Racism Toolkit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 2, 2021 Contact: Nanfi Lubogo Family Voices FamU@familyvoices.org familyvoices.org/famu Lexington, MA: On November 30, the Family Voices United to End Racism Against CYSHCN and their Families (FamU) launched a toolkit website designed...
Washington Update December 1, 2021
This week’s Washington Update will begin by quoting some news article titles circulating about what is going on as Congress returns from Thanksgiving Holiday: “Congress kicks off year-end legislative Blitz” Welcome to “the December Pileup!” Get ready for “Friday’s...
What to know about the omicron variant of the coronavirus (Washington Post)
Omicron has sparked alarm among epidemiologists worried that the new variant’s mutations could make it more transmissible. Scientists are racing to learn more as new cases are confirmed. Read more here.
Will the Vaccines Stop Omicron? Scientists Are Racing to Find Out.
A “Frankenstein mix” of mutations raises concerns, but the variant may remain vulnerable to current vaccines. If not, revisions will be necessary. Read more here.
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