Resource eBlast  February 2020
Sharing Resources for Families of Children with Special Health Care Needs

"History, as nearly no one seems to know, is not merely something to be read.  And it does not refer merely, or even principally, to the past.  On the contrary, the great force of history comes from the fact that we carry it within us, are unconsciously controlled by it in many ways, and history is literally present in all that we do.  It could scarcely be otherwise, since it is to history that we owe our frames of reference, our identities, and our aspirations." 
-James Baldwin

PBS.org
Check out this article for simple ways to introduce important figures and concepts in our shared history at a time when our country often feels more divided. Select a figure, activity, or concept that celebrates culture and demonstrates how we are truly more alike than we are different - and all have something to contribute!

Raising Awareness about Advancing Health Equity  
U.S. Breastfeeding Committee
Working together to raise awareness about black maternal, infant, and child health, and bringing to light community priorities, strengths and assets, the U.S. Breastfeeding Committee website highlights and exceptional group of tools and resources we can all share and utilize to engage in collaborative efforts to advance health equity.

Ability Magazine
Check out this great article about Royce White, first round NBA draft pick of the Houston Rockets and former Iowa State standout, who spoke publicly about his lifelong struggle with anxiety and took a stand to push the NBA to develop a mental health policy.

Reimagine African American Art
Prince George's County Public Schools, Maryland
Looking for a way to help students learn, create and spread hope and inclusion by "re-imagining" the world around them? Check out what this teacher and student in PG County, Maryland did to celebrate Black History Month.

African American Pioneers in Mental and Physical Health
Navigating the healthcare system is challenging for patients, families and providers alike. It can often feel like you are not heard, and change at both the individual and systems levels are so close...and yet so far. Where we are today is because of the hard work and trailblazing of many before us. May the stories of these amazing African American pioneers in mental and physical health inspire and guide you to keep moving forward.
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Family Voices  is a national organization and grassroots network of families and friends of children and youth with special health care needs and disabilities.  We promote partnership with families--including those of cultural, linguistic and geographic diversity--in order to improve healthcare services and policies for children.