Shriver Center Represents Illinois in National Children’s Health Care Project

Following President Bush’s recent disappointing decision to veto the expansion of the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), the Shriver Center gratefully received news that it would continue to participate in the Children’s Health Coverage Narrative Communications Project. The project, funded by the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, is an excellent opportunity for the Shriver Center to join the national effort to ensure that appropriate, affordable health care for children remains a priority.

Participants in the project include advocates from across the country who fight for children’s health care. In 2002 the Shriver Center’s leadership and organizing efforts allowed for the implementation of FamilyCare, a health insurance program for parents of children at 185 percent of the federal poverty level. FamilyCare allows parents to receive federal and state insurance protections. The Shriver Center’s continued participation in the Narrative Project is a unique chance to offer advice, exchange ideas, and maintain leadership in this fight on behalf of all children. The Shriver Center is thankful to be selected as the sole Illinois representative for the project.

To learn more, contact Joanna VanderWoude, media relations associate, at jvanderwoude@povertylaw.org.