Every child should have access to quality physical and mental health care.
“Access” speaks to the ability of children to receive specific care from medical providers. “Access” also speaks to the ability of parents and children to utilize the tools of healthy living: What does healthy child development look like and how do I ensure my child’s physical, emotional, and social well-being?
To advocate for greater health access for children, The Larry King Center supports the work of three local community health initiatives:
- Reducing childhood obesity: Healthy Weight/Health Child
- Strengthening mental health care for young children: Z-Five
- Building a child-centered service delivery system: System of Care
For more about the policies to improve access to physical and mental health care, visit our policy page.
For more about the health indicators and research regarding access to health resources, visit our research page.
Learn how our community invests in children’s health through the Children’s Budget (Coming Soon!).
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