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Creating Meaningful Roles for Families in State Health Policymaking

Organization: Children Now

Primary Contact: Kelly Hardy

Grant Amount: $80,000 for 12 months

Date Awarded:

Purpose

To increase training and support and assure greater participation for family representatives to serve on state health advisory committees.

Outcome

Project completed

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