The Federation is involved at the national level in monitoring legislation, funding opportunities, advocacy opportunities and resources that could aid your work as the voice for families in your community, state and nationwide.

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Learn about current topics that impact youth and families, see our latest updates, share news from your state and explore the advocacy toolkit - designed to assist individuals and organizations in their role as the voice for families. Below you will find a guide for the Legislative and Advocacy menu located on the right side of this page.

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Staying Up to Date

• The Federation's current Legislative and Advocacy updates slideshow

• Join our Legislative and Advocacy Facebook group

• Submit news from your state

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Legislation to Know

• Latest legislative actions and policies that affect you

• How legislation and policies are being implemented

 

National

• Information about navigating committees

• Information about current bills including:

  • What they are about

  • Why they matter

  • Where they are in the legislative process

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From the States​

• Listing of state advocacy organizations

• Links to each state's legislative websites

• Find your state Medicaid Director

• Find your state Mental Health Commissioner

• Submit news from your state

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Advocacy Toolkit

• Learn advocacy basics

• Get tools and resources to build your advocacy skills

• Find tips for writing and speaking as an advocate