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...
Reducing Overreliance on Psychotropics and Increasing Use of Psychosocial Treatments for Children and Youth in Foster Care
SVC 212-10 U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, Washington, DC
This briefing was sponsored by First Focus and Voice for Adoption – with expert consultation from the Center for Health Care Strategies – and hosted by Senator Tom Carper. The briefing provided Congressional staff and interested stakeholders an...
Congressional Briefing: The Effect of the Great Recession on Child Well-Being
902 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC
While the Great Recession technically ended in June 2009, many families continue to feel the effects. 14.7 million children were living below the poverty line in 2013, a significant increase from 12.8 million children before the...
Congressional Briefing: The Homeless Children and Youth Act
U.S. Capitol Visitor Center SVC 200, Washington, DC
Sponsored by Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Senator Rob Portman (R-OH), Congressman Steve Stivers (R-OH-15), and Congressman Dave Loebsack (D-IA-2). Over 1.2 million homeless children and youth were identified by public schools in 2012-2013. This represents an...