Advocacy Spotlight: Child Health Policy Victories
Read the AAP News Washington Report highlighting several child health advocacy victories that were included as part of the sweeping federal government funding package.
Winter 2023 Advocacy Report
This AAP report covers the latest federal and state advocacy activities impacting child health (AAP login required).
Community Health and Advocacy
The AAP Community Health and Advocacy Initiatives – Community Access to Child Health (CATCH), Community Pediatric Training Initiative (CPTI), and Council on Community Pediatrics (COCP) – support pediatricians and other healthcare providers in their efforts to better understand and advocate for a culture of health in their communities that ensures every child reaches their optimal health and well-being.
Pediatric Subspecialty Shortages Fact Sheets
AAP and the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) developed state fact sheets that illustrate the impact of pediatric subspecialty shortages on children’s access to health care. Maps made with data from ABP show the estimated driving distances to visit a pediatric subspecialist in each state.
Reimagining Child Welfare: Recommendations for Public Policy Change
This policy proposal highlights recommendations to support federal child welfare policy reforms to best promote family preservation, support secure families, and ensure all of America’s children and families have the resources they need to thrive.
Advocacy Issues
State AdvocacyFOCUS
The AAP provides consultation and technical assistance to chapters seeking to influence state government policy.
Assault Weapons Bans
The federal assault weapons ban prohibited the sale and manufacture of certain military-style semiautomatic weapons and high capacity magazines in the U.S. but expired in 2004.
Flavored E-Cigarette and Tobacco Products
E-Cigarettes, also called personal vaporizers or “vapes”, present another way for smokers to ingest nicotine.
Advocacy Action Center
Contact your members of Congress on child health issues and learn about AAP's federal advocacy priorities.
Become an Advocate
AAP members can join our email list to receive regular advocacy updates and alerts. (AAP login required).
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