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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 September 25, 2019
The big news from last week: Congress has passed the Autism CARES Act, and it is expected to be signed by the president. More good news: the US Customs and Immigration Services has decided to continue processing medical “deferred action” requests, which will make it...
Call for Nominations – Family Voices Board of Directors
Family Voices is seeking nominations for the Family Voices Board of Directors election. There are openings for 3 or 4 new Directors. We particularly seek candidates who bring perspectives of diverse communities, family leaders, and/or legal, financial or fundraising...
Washington Update September 18, 2019
Congress came back from its August recess last week and is working to develop legislation on surprise medical bills and prescription drug prices, among other things. While the Washington Update was on recess, the administration issued its final rule on the “public...
Washington Update, August 9, 2019
SPECIAL BULLETIN: The 5-year funding extension for Family-to-Family Health Information Centers is now law! Greetings from Washington! GREAT NEWS! The president has signed the bill that extends funding for Family-to-Family Health Information Centers (F2Fs) for five...
Washington Update, August 1, 2019
GOOD NEWS! Congress has passed legislation to extend funding for Family-to-Family Health Information Centers (F2Fs) for five more years (through FY 2024) at the current funding level of $6 million per year! The legislation also makes permanent the provision that...
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