Welcome to the AAP Advocacy Guide!  

Whether you’re new to child health advocacy or an experienced advocacy mentor who teaches others, this guide has information, tools and resources for you.

A Closer Look: How to Use the Guide

Each guide section focuses on a different advocacy skill and includes resources for learners and teachers. Explore a nuts-and-bolts breakdown of what is covered in each section and where to find the tools you need. 

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The Basics: Advocacy Building Blocks

Pediatricians are uniquely suited to advocate for children’s health. Learn about the power of the pediatrician voice and understand the basics of advocacy – and where you fit in.

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Advocacy Guide Sections

Navigate the guide using the icons below, starting at the beginning or choosing an advocacy skill to focus on. 

Government Basics

Learn more about the federal and state governments and how pediatricians and the Academy advocate across all branches of government.

For Advocacy Educators

The Advocacy Guide provides teaching tools like PowerPoints to help educate others on their advocacy journey. Whether you’re giving a presentation or building an advocacy curriculum, these materials will help you mentor others. More materials to come. 

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Additional Advocacy Resources

Getting Out the Vote

Voting is an important tool to influence public policies that impact the health of children, families and communities. Learn more about advocating during an election season.

Civics 101 Trivia

Put your civics 101 and federal government knowledge to the test with this interactive trivia game! Can you get your child health bill across the finish line by answering questions about the fundamentals of federal government?