Policy and Health Advocacy Publications
Children's Health Fund works to shine a spotlight on the unique health needs of under-resourced children and families, as well as advocating for public policies to address those needs. Our publications present unique perspectives on key issues affecting the health and welfare of these communities. A selection of our publications are cataloged here. For more information about our advocacy, contact advocacy@childrenshealthfund.org. For more information about our research, contact research@chfund.org.
NOV. 2022
Barriers to Healthcare Access for U.S. Immigrant Children
APR. 2021
2020 Dental Impact Report
FEB. 2021
Healthy and Ready to Learn Oral Health Services Bring Access to Elementary Schools
JAN. 2021
Health Access Barriers in Southern Arizona
JAN. 2021
Lessons Learned from a Decade of Childhood Obesity Prevention Programming
OCT. 2020
2020 Covid-19 Policy Report
DEC. 2017
Missed Opportunities:
29 States Earning "F" or "D" Grades, Failing to Mandate Screening for Health Barriers to Learning
JAN. 2017
Health Barriers to Learning:
The Prevalence and Educational Consequences in Disadvantaged Children
NOV. 2016
Unfinished Business:
20 Million Children in U.S. Still Lack Sufficient Access to Essential Health Care
APR. 2016
15 Million Kids in Health Care Deserts:
Can Telehealth Make a Difference?
APR. 2015
The Persistent Health Care Gap for Children in Poverty:
Will the Health Technology Revolution Level the Playing Field?
APR. 2015
Progress of Education Reform:
Health Barriers to Learning and the Education Opportunity Gap
AUG. 2015
Closing the Gap:
Why Immigrant Children Must Have Access to Health Care and How to Get There
OCT. 2013
Crisis in the Classroom:
How Untreated Medical Problems are Seen to Interfere with School Performance
OCT. 2012
Still in Peril:
The Continuing Impact of Poverty and Policy on America's Most Vulnerable Children
SEP. 2012
The Health Transportation Shortage Index:
A New Tool to Identify Underserved Communities
AUG 2010
The Health Legacy of Katrina:
The Impact of a Flawed Recovery on Vulnerable Children of the Gulf Coast. A Five-Year Status Report.