Advocacy

Experience-Based Advocacy

Informed by over two decades of experience providing quality care to the medically underserved, Children's Health Fund (CHF) is an active voice in child health care policy both federally and locally.  Children’s Health Fund (CHF) advocates on behalf of the thousands of medically underserved children with limited access to health care or who face some barrier to care.

In addition to working with national, state and local lawmakers to keep the health care needs of underserved children on the forefront of the nation's health policy agenda, CHF collaborates with many private sector organizations including other child health advocacy groups, health policy experts and health providers to form coalitions focused on children's well being.

Health Care for Kids 

Children's Health Fund is committed to improving the health of all children, nationwide. However, CHF remains committed to the dire needs of medically underserved children, those who do not have access to regular doctor visits, may be transportation disadvantaged or live in health professional shortage areas.  As the country moves forward with health care reform, CHF will remain vigilant to improving the lives of all children, especially medically underserved children.

Child Health Care Safety Net 

Lack of health insurance coverage is a major barrier to accessing medical care. Nine million children in the U.S. are without health insurance. CHF advocates preserving and expanding the child health safety net that provides health insurance to medically underserved populations.

Enhanced Medical Home 

Children's Health Fund's National Program provides medical care to thousands of America's children through an enhanced medical home model. The medical home concept embodies a system of care that addresses the comprehensive health needs of a child. Care coordinated by a primary care provider, including access to pediatric subspecialists and other health care professionals, in conjunction with family and community, ensure healthy growth and optimal development of a child.

Public Health Disaster Response 

Children’s health needs in times of disaster are of special concern to CHF given our experience in Florida after Hurricane Andrew and the Gulf Coast after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.  CHF believes that more can be done to prepare the nation and communities for future public health disasters.

Current Policy 

Children's Health Fund invites you to join in our mission to directly reach state and federal lawmakers on issues that affect children in your community.  Visit our Advocacy Action Center.