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Tackling Health Disparities in Children: The Role of Medicaid and CHIP in Reducing Disparities and Improving Health Outcomes for Children of Color
2168 Rayburn House Office Bulding, Washington, DC
The Congressional Allergy & Asthma Caucus, the Congressional Black Caucus and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus held a congressional lunch briefing Thursday, July 30th at Rayburn House Office Building on Tackling Health Disparities in Children for Medicaid's...
Early Childhood Screenings Ensure a Healthy Start in Life: What's Happening in the States to Improve Screening Rates?
385 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC,
In the United States, about 13 percent of children 3 to 17 years of age have a developmental or behavioral disability such as autism, intellectual disabilities and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. In addition, many children have delays in language...
First Focus Children's Budget Summit 2015
National Press Club, Washington, DC
Please join us June 24th for our annual First Focus Children's Budget Summit. Attendees will be the first to receive a copy of Children's Budget 2015, a detailed look at the over 200 federal investments in children...
Treating the Whole Child: Integration of Home Visiting and Pediatric Medical Homes
SVC 208 – U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, Washington, DC
Sponsored by Senator Patty Murray, Congressman Charles Boustany, and Congressman Danny Davis Congressional Briefing: Treating the Whole Child: Integration of Home Visiting and Pediatric Medical Homes SVC 208 U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, First Street, NE Washington, DC 10:30...
Inequalities at the Starting Gate: Assessing Barriers to Children’s Educational Success and Evidence-Based Solutions to Close the Achievement Gap
Rayburn House Office Building, Room B-318, SW Washington, DC,
Our nation stands at a pivotal moment to promote the educational and future economic success of our children through interventions that science tells us help improve their development, education and well-being. Momentum is growing for programs...
Voices of Youth: A Discussion of Resilience, Homelessness, and Hope
SVC 212-10 U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, Washington, DC
Sponsored by U.S. Senator Patty Murray, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski, and U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein. Voices of Youth is a facilitated discussion among ten homeless/formerly homeless youth about issues that have made a difference in their...
Tobacco - The Perilous Crop: Combating Exploitative Child Labor in the U.S. and Child Labor and Forced Labor Abroad
SVC 201-11 U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, Washington, DC
Congressional Briefing: Pioneering Change: Innovative Ideas for Children and Families
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC
This event was sponsored by Representative Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) and Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL). From cradle to adulthood, it is evident that some policies and practices pose significant barriers to opportunity for children solely based...
Webinar: Increasing Access for Immigrant Children and Mixed Status Families
It is critical that all children in the United States have access to nutrition, healthcare, and other services to help them grow and thrive. Yet federal eligibility rules for immigrant children and mixed status families are...
Children's Health Insurance Program Supporter Conference Call
Calling all parents and child advocates! With just a few minutes of your time, you can make a big difference and protect the health of millions of children. Do you have time for a quick call...