Join the Healthy Child campaign
People of faith have a special responsibility in moving our nation toward
justice by guaranteeing comprehensive health and mental health coverage to all
our children regardless of where they live. Learn how you can participate in
this campaign.
Download the Children’s
Defense Fund summary of the Healthy Child Campaign. 
Download a bulletin insert.
Download the Healthy Child Action Page.
The PC(USA) has endorsed the Healthy Child Act. Download
an endorsement form.
Universal Health Care
More than 9 million children under age 19 in the
United States have no health insurance — and nearly 90 percent of them
are in working families.
All children need access to comprehensive, quality, health care services.
Calling faith-based advocates for children
This July, join clergy, seminarians, Christian educators,
young leaders and other faith-based advocates for children at CDF Haley Farm
in Clinton, Tennessee, for the annual Samuel DeWitt Proctor Institute for
Child Advocacy Ministry. Engage in five days of spiritual renewal, networking,
movement-building workshops and continuing education about children adrift in
a wide sea of need. Learn
how to create a harbor of hope and health care for all children.
Resolution
on Advocacy for the Uninsured
This resolution addresses the need for
advocacy for immediate action on behalf of uninsured persons, especially those
with low income or fixed income. It includes a guide for personal and
congregational advocacy. The
resolution was approved by the 214th General Assembly (2002).
$5.00 • PDS #68-600-02-004
The Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
CHIP, passed by Congress in 1997, is the most significant
federal investment in children's health coverage since Medicaid was enacted in
1965. But health coverage for children through these programs is not automatic.
Because children must be signed up, getting the word out about enrollment is
especially important. Among the resolution’s recommendations are to advocate
for the adequate funding of CHIP so that health-care coverage will be available
for all children and the expansion of CHIP legislation to include the parents
or caregivers of children covered under its provisions.
Order a packet on how
to enroll children in CHIP.
Church World Service
Women and children are the world’s most vulnerable
majority. Seventy percent of those who suffer from hunger worldwide are women
and girls. As a result of hunger, one child out of every seven dies each year
before reaching the age of five. Many children are forced to work at an early
age in unconscionable conditions, deprived of basic education.
Presbyterians partner with the Church World Service to learn more about the needs of women and children worldwide and to advocate on their behalf. Learn more.
Insuring Children’s Health
Children’s Defense Fund
There are 9 million uninsured children in America — that's one in nine. Every 39 seconds, a child is born uninsured. More than 2,200 children are born uninsured every day. Health care costs for working families continue to rise, making it difficult to afford insurance or access timely care. The failing state of our nation's health care system affects every person in the United States, insured and uninsured alike. If we are to end the problem of children growing up without health coverage and ensure affordable coverage, real health reform is necessary. Learn more from the Children's Defense Fund.
The Answered Call: Presbyterian Response to Year of the Child
A collection of ideas celebrating the wonderful work
that was done to the benefit of children during Year of the Child. Compiled by
Patricia Chapman, Child Advocacy Office (2002). Beautifully illustrated, it can
also serve as a source of ideas for ministry to/with children.
$3.00 • PDS #7265102001
How to Be an Effective Advocate: Making our voices heard!
From the Presbyterian Washington Office
Provides "how-to" techniques
for Presbyterians who wish to successfully advocate public policy positions to
elected officials. Published by the Presbyterian Washington Office
Free (limit 100) • PDS #7282206001
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