NASBHC's mission is to
improve the health status
of children and youth
by advancing and advocating
for school-based health care
1100 G Street, NW, Suite 735
Washington, DC 20005
Tel: (202) 638-5872
Fax: (202)638-5879
Email: info@nasbhc.org
CFC#: 64337
Advocacy Resources
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SBHC Fact Sheets
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Public Comments
- Task Force on Childhood Obesity, 3/26/10
- School-Based Health Care in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), 3/26/10
- An Overview on School Health in a Rural Community, Dr. Barbara Levin, 5/14/10
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Testimony
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General Advocacy Tools
School-based health care advocates can educate current and future elected officials about the needs and benefits of SBHCs. Get some tips from the below action guides:
1. Write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper.
2. Create a SBHC virtual tour.
3. Invite federal lawmakers to tour a SBHC
4. Participate in local candidate forums and raise the visibility and support of SBHCs.
5. Organize a meeting at your member of Congress' district
office. Gather a group of constituents to meet with your
elected official.
featuring "how to" guide for letters to the editor, opinion/ editorials, candidate forums and declarations of support