OUR PRIORITIES
Children may have difficulty accessing the services they need because of income inequity, insurance-related barriers, poor care coordination and communication, long wait lists, and limited availability of appropriate primary care.
OUR POLICY PRIORITIES
Key Policy Issue Areas*​
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Improve child mental health service availability
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Address key social determinants of health
*Underlying all issue areas is the belief that system capacity must be strengthened to overcome barriers to health services.
OUR VALUES
Our common values guide how we approach child health:
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We acknowledge that each child, family, and community is unique.
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We employ a developmental approach recognizing that health evolves over the life course and is embedded in family and community well-being.
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We acknowledge that health in infancy, childhood and adolescence shapes health in adulthood.
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We recognize that health and development are influenced by many factors, including racism, inequality, disability, isolation, special health care needs and immigration.
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We believe investments in children and adolescents strengthen the long-term economic and social well-being of our state.
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We consider access to services a core component of health equity.
HOW WE PARTNER
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We recognize that everyone – families and youth of all income levels, and all sectors and disciplines – has a role to play.
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We reach more children and create real change when we work together.
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We engage the people and organizations most affected by the policy in its development.
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We promote the use of data, including local data and local knowledge, evidence-based policies, and evaluation.
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When supporting health equity, we work to enhance existing infrastructure, sustainability, implementation, and funding.
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We strive to ensure that any potential negative effects of any types of policies are minimized and not borne by already disadvantaged populations.