Celebrating 20 Years of Advocacy
Every summer, children and families from across the country — many facing serious and complex medical conditions — gather in Washington, D.C., to share their stories with members of Congress.
Over two decades, nearly 1,000 child advocates have visited Capitol Hill, meeting with more than 2,500 leaders directly responsible for passing laws in our country. These personal narratives put faces to the policies that affect millions of children and help lawmakers understand what’s truly at stake.
Learn more about CHA’s advocacy efforts and how our pediatric advocates use their voices for change.
About Children's Hospital Association
Children’s Hospital Association is the national voice of more than 200 children’s hospitals, advancing child health through innovation in the quality, cost, and delivery of care.
Patient Advocacy
Celebrating 20 Years: A Tradition of Fearless Voices for Children’s Health
Two decades of putting faces to policies during Family Advocacy Day has made life-changing impacts for children’s health.
From Advocacy to Action: How One Family’s Experience Inspired a Nonprofit
Energized by Family Advocacy Day, the Hines family created a support group for caregivers like them.
Katie Doderer's Story Challenges Medicaid Stereotypes
From advocating on Capitol Hill to teaching in a Title 1 school, a pediatric patient with a rare disorder continues to make a difference.
The Immeasurable Impact of Personal Connection
Fifteen years later, parents still have fond memories of sharing their son’s story with lawmakers.
Darth Vader Advocates for Children's Health
The tiny Darth Vader in the Super Bowl commercial now uses his superpowers to advocate for pediatric health care.
Amplifying a Message of Acceptance
Peter Dankelson, a motivational speaker and musician, met with members of Congress during Family Advocacy Day in 2008.
Medicaid/CHIP
CHA Opposes Proposed Cuts to Medicaid Program
If enacted, these cuts would threaten health care access for millions of children.
CHA Releases Report on Impact of Medicaid Cuts on Children
The Children’s Hospital Association (CHA) commissioned Avalere Health to examine how each Medicaid policy change could affect kids.
Pediatric Workforce Shortages
CHGME and Workforce
Providing the best possible care for children starts with access to the best children's doctors. The future of the pediatric workforce hinges on continuous and adequate funding.
Everything You Need to Know About CHGME
An overview of the Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) program, which is devoted to training pediatricians and pediatric specialists.
Pediatric Workforce Shortages Persist in 2024
Children’s hospitals continue to experience shortages across pediatric care fields with an outsized impact on mental and behavioral health specialties.
Youth Mental Health Crisis
Focusing on Children's Mental Health
Learn more about the children's mental health crisis and how children's hospitals are addressing the challenges.
Partnering to Advance Mental Health Care for Kids
CHA and Speak Our Minds have forged an affiliation agreement to scale innovations in youth mental health.
Innovative Solutions for the Youth Behavioral Health Crisis
Children's hospitals are using bold strategies, community partnerships, and creative workforce initiatives to address the youth behavioral health crisis.
The Impact of Children's Hospitals
7 Truths Most People Don’t Know About Children’s Hospitals
Children’s hospitals are so much more than hospitals.
The Real Cost of Caring for Kids: Why Children’s Hospitals Require Different Metrics
Comparing children’s hospitals to adult facilities misses the mark.
Why Global Collaboration Matters to Children's Health
By listening, learning, and advocating together, we can make sure all children get the care they need to thrive.
