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Advocacy

Advocacy Opportunities

Plan to Attend AACAP’s

Children’s Health Forum

In Philadelphia

AACAP is cosponsoring a Children’s Health Forum in Philadelphia on October 14. At the forum, candidates for state office from the Philadelphia area will share their views about children’s health issues. The forum will be held at 6:30 pm at the College of Physicians of Philadelphia, which is located at 19 S 22nd St Philadelphia, PA.

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AACAP ADVOCACY DAY 2009

May 8, 2009 in Washington, D.C.

More Details Coming Soon

Click Here for a Copy of the 2009 Flyer

Fellowship Opportunities

The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) is pleased to announce the ACCAP 2009 Congressional Fellowship Program. The AACAP Congressional Fellowship Program is designed to educate policy makers and Congressional staff about child and adolescent psychiatry and to foster awareness of children's mental health issues. Click here for more information.

Federal

Legislative Initiatives
Action Alerts
AACAP Congressional Statements

State

Legislative Initiatives - coming soon
2008 State Bills(Excel Spreadsheet)
Action Alerts
AACAP State Government Advocacy Manual
Understanding Your State Legislator
AACAP Legislative Bill Tracking

Congressional Calendar
September 26
House Target Adjournment Date

November 4
Election Day

Other Useful Information and Helful Links

Bill of Rights for Children's Mental Health Disorders and their Families
All families deserve access to quality mental health treatment. This Bill of Rights for Children’s Mental Health Disorders and their Families was developed by a coalition for children’s mental health facilitated by the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. It is an important guide for families and their physicians to use when advocating for what families living with mental illnesses should expect from treatment.

AACAP Policy Statements
Fact Sheets
Regulatory Issues
Special Reports
Find your Members of Congress
Media Guide
THOMAS - Legislative search engine
House, Senate - to access congressional member and committee Web sites
Legislative AACAP News Articles

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