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Come learn about pressing issues facing children and youth with special health care needs AND do something about it. Hear from experts, get trained in advocacy, and build a relationship with Legislators in the State Capitol.
Each year, Family Voices of California hosts a statewide Summit in Sacramento to bring together families, youth, providers, policymakers, advocates, state agencies, insurers, and other stakeholders to identify and address challenges affecting one of California’s most vulnerable populations: children and youth with special health care needs.
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Participants will
- Gain knowledge about important budget issues
- Develop advocacy strategies
- Meet with elected officials about children and youth with special health care needs
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Registration: Click here to Register
Deadline: February 10th, 2010
Cost: FREE for families. $25 suggested donation for professionals. Registration is limited to first 150 people to sign up. Travel scholarships available for qualifying families. Please contact us for more information.
Prior to the Summit, family members will schedule meetings with their Legislative representatives for March 3rd between 9-3pm. Not sure how to make Legislative appointments? Don’t worry! Family Voices of California council members will provide you with information that will help you make Legislative appointments. Participation in both the Summit and Legislative Days is strongly encouraged.
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Participation in both the Summit and Legislative Days is strongly encouraged. |
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Funding in part by U.S. Department Health and Human Services, Human Resource Services Administration, Maternal Child Health and Lucile Packard Foundation.
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Family Voices of California (FVCA) is a statewide collaborative of locally-based parent run centers working to ensure quality health care for children and youth with special health care needs.
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