Health Advocates,

As we work toward Senate passage of the Build Back Better package, we are with you in the fight to keep the bill intact and to get it to President Biden's desk as soon as possible. Be sure to check out Families USA's resources to help you in your Build Back Better and other advocacy below! 

Resources for Your Build Back Better Advocacy

• UPDATED: Sample Social Media and Sample Graphics
• NEW: Inflation, The Economy and Health Care: Build Back Better is Part of the Solution
• An Updated Summary of Health Provisions in Build Back Better
• Build Back Better Updated Messaging Guidance 

Upcoming Events

• Stakeholder Convening: Families USA will be hosting a convening on December 14^th from 2pm – 4:30pm ET on improving care delivery through patient-centered outcomes research. Attendees will receive a small stipend for participation. If you are interested in joining, please fill out this short form by December 10^th.
• Patient-Centered Contraceptive Care Webinar: Families USA will host a webinar on December 15th at 3pm ET to discuss the findings from the Advancing Health Equity Through Improved Access to Patient-Centered Contraceptive Care report, an overview of the state and federal policy contraceptive care landscape, and examples of how advocates are working to advance contraceptive equity at the state level. Register for the webinar here.

Other Resources for Your Advocacy

• JOB OPENING: Families USA is hiring for a Strategic Partnerships Associate! More info, as well as the application, can be found here.
• Report: Advancing Health Equity Through Improved Access to Patient-Centered Contraceptive Care
• Sign On Letter: Sign On Letter to House and Senate on Build Back Better
• Report: Bright Spots: Highlighting Successful State Policies to Improve Maternal and Child Health Outcomes
• Advocacy Guide: Prioritizing Equitable Access To COVID-19 Vaccines For Children: A Guide For State Advocates
• Issue Brief: Why Strong Health Care Policies In Reconciliation Are Necessary To Advancing Racial Equity

Health Action Conference 2022

Families USA’s Health Action Conference: Health Justice Now is right around the corner! Early bird registration is open now through Dec. 31^st. Don’t miss out, register now to lock in the special rate!    

We would like to extend a thank you to all who have submitted nominations for Health Justice Advocate of the year.  Families USA is excited to celebrate and honor an exceptional health champion within the community, stay tuned to find out who the winner is! 

We are excited to feature a diverse range of workshops at this year’s conference. Want to take a closer look at the experience? Check out our agenda to see our valuable, detailed, and in-depth Policy, Advocacy, and Communications workshops.    

We strongly believe in having a diversity of voice at our conference. If cost is a barrier to attending, consider applying for a scholarship. The deadline to apply for a scholarship is December 14th. More information here.   

Got any questions? Feel free to reach out to our team at [email protected].

Please reach out to any of us at Families USA to connect on our shared advocacy efforts. 

Have a great weekend,

Tiana Rodriguez
Strategic Partnerships Coordinator