The Youth and Children's Advocacy Network

Our mission is to educate, advocate, & empower families who are navigating the complex world of special health care needs. #THEYCAN

[The Youth and Children's Advocacy Network @THEYCANOrg]

“They also, by virtue of their status as a federal agreement, should be subject to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, which would require the housing company to provide accomondations at no cost to the tenant.”

[Sarah @SarahLynneKline]

“Accessibility of ADA Homes and Reasonable Accommodations for Disabled Individuals in Privatized Military Housing” @N_to_the_P @Advoc8LikeAMom @jana_wanner @MILhousingAN have been working tirelessly on this report.https://t.co/tr7obfKDPJ @SASCMajority @SASCDems @HASCRepublicans

[The Youth and Children's Advocacy Network @THEYCANOrg]

Military and veteran families are making their voices heard through the Resilience Under Stress Study (RUSS). Be a part of the ongoing conversation by sharing your story today here: https://t.co/tk43RwvAXv

[The Youth and Children's Advocacy Network @THEYCANOrg]

When you shop @AmazonSmile, Amazon will make a donation to Youth and Childrens Advocacy Network. https://t.co/rdlhoeiCUt

[The Children’s Partnership (TCP) #KeepKidsCovered @KidsPartnership]

New Fact Sheet from @First_Focus on How the Proposed #Snap Time-Limit Rule Will Harm Children https://t.co/GHwm982M3L. We encourage our partners to TAKE ACTION and submit comments on the SNAP ABAWD rule using the https://t.co/uyebrnafkp portal before the deadline April 2, 2019.

[The Youth and Children's Advocacy Network @THEYCANOrg]

A great report by @KaiserFamFound

[KFF @KFF]

We estimate 52 million Americans have pre-existing conditions that would have made them uninsurable under pre-ACA practices in most states.

See our break outs by state https://t.co/bZoJeW5aEb and community https://t.co/qnEgcGGQqK

[The Youth and Children's Advocacy Network @THEYCANOrg]

What @BruceLesley says is common sense, “is it good for the children?”

[Bruce Lesley @BruceLesley]

New rule: If legislation will impact children, federal lawmakers should have to ask and affirmatively answer a simple question before acting:

“Is it good for the children?”

#BestInterestOfTheChild

[The Youth and Children's Advocacy Network @THEYCANOrg]

We stand w/ @BeyondtheDx decision to withdraw from the @NIH exhibit.

It is unacceptable to think a portrait of a child w/ a rare disease evokes negative emotions.

Inclusion goes beyond the classroom & workplace. We will not hide our children because others feel uncomfortable.

[Beyond the Diagnosis @BeyondtheDx]

NIH balked at a child’s portrait in a rare disease exhibit because it may ‘evoke negative... https://t.co/DbOYWXWijz via @statnews

[The Youth and Children's Advocacy Network @THEYCANOrg]

"Food stamp access during childhood is linked to a 5% reduction in heart disease & 18% increase in high school completion rates, compared to those who lacked access."

Excellent analysis by @porszag on the importance of access to #SNAP in early childhood. https://t.co/O0OsEhQK6R

[First Focus on Children @First_Focus]

Join @HealthPolicyHub, @AmerAcadPeds, @First_Focus, @GeorgetownCCF, @MomsRising, @WithoutViolence, @ZerotoThree for a Twitter chat *this Thursday* to talk about leveraging #Medicaid to reduce trauma and improve #KidsMentalHealth!

[Family Voices Nat'l @FamilyVoices]

"States are increasingly using their Medicaid programs to focus on addressing social determinants of health, like access to housing and food, as a way to make health care more comprehensive and cost-effective." https://t.co/jEwGlp2lRa

[The Youth and Children's Advocacy Network @THEYCANOrg]

Thank you @PolicyLabCHOP for this important piece.

"A simple word of acknowledgement & encouragement can make a huge difference for a struggling parent."

We know from experience that sometimes the best thing caregivers can hear is, "I understand."

#WellnessWednesday

[PolicyLab at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia @PolicyLabCHOP]

When supporting young children with developmental disabilities, we also need to consider the mental health needs of their caregivers. Blog post: https://t.co/dZoY9sRUsQ

[The Youth and Children's Advocacy Network @THEYCANOrg]

"TRICARE will always be there for Lily. But as the years go by, Lily will always need Medicaid as well. I hope Medicaid will always be there too."
#MedicaidMatters #Medicaid4MilitaryKids

[Georgetown Center for Children and Families @GeorgetownCCF]

New from guest blogger LCDR Anthony Putney: "Military Kids Need Medicaid Too" https://t.co/uBNW35B6l6 @hospitals4kids

[The Youth and Children's Advocacy Network @THEYCANOrg]

Lack of accessibility, transportation issues, and #workrequirements for #Medicaid and #SNAP create barriers to inclusion.

To truly empower, we must ensure that social programs remain intact to level the playing field and achieve equality.

#MondayMotivation #WorldDisabilityDay

[The Youth and Children's Advocacy Network @THEYCANOrg]

The theme for Int'l Persons w/ Disabilities Day 2018 is "Empowering persons w/ disabilities and ensuring inclusiveness & equality.

In conversations today, remember to include those on the intersection of disability & poverty.

#InternationalDisabilityDay

[The Youth and Children's Advocacy Network @THEYCANOrg]

Thanks to disabled activists nationwide, the Americans w/ Disabilities Act passed in 1990.

Today, we remember that President George H. W. Bush signed the landmark legislation into law.

We are grateful to President Bush for the ADA & mourn his passing.

May he rest in peace.

[The Youth and Children's Advocacy Network @THEYCANOrg]

(Heart)BREAKING news from @GeorgetownCCF:

For the 1st time in a decade, the number of uninsured children has increased.

Uninsured rates for children increased at triple the rate in states that did not expand #Medicaid.

This is why #MedicaidMatters. https://t.co/o29rt9omBW

[The Youth and Children's Advocacy Network @THEYCANOrg]

President George H. W. Bush was a champion for disability rights and leaves a legacy that will not soon be forgotten.

We join with other organizations, parents, friends, activists, and most importantly, the disability community as we offer our condolences to the Bush family.

[The Youth and Children's Advocacy Network @THEYCANOrg]

Thanks to disabled activists nationwide, the Americans w/ Disabilities Act passed in 1990.

Today, we remember that President George H. W. Bush signed the landmark legislation into law.

We are grateful to President Bush for the ADA & mourn his passing.

May he rest in peace.

[The Youth and Children's Advocacy Network @THEYCANOrg]

(Heart)BREAKING news from @GeorgetownCCF:

For the 1st time in a decade, the number of uninsured children has increased.

Uninsured rates for children increased at triple the rate in states that did not expand #Medicaid.

This is why #MedicaidMatters. https://t.co/o29rt9omBW

[Families USA @FamiliesUSA]

Great thread to remind us why Medicaid block grants are a terrible idea.