WE'RE BUILDING A FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND SUPPORT NETWORK WITH AND FOR FAMILIES OF CHILDREN THAT HAVE CHRONIC ILLNESS OR DISABILITY.
OUR CORE BELIEFS
We are more than a diagnosis.
A child's diagnosis is merely part of a family's journey. The path will look different for each family — and even each family member — but it's important to remember that you are not alone.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to serve as a central community resource for families as they navigate the medical, human service, educational and local agencies that serve children with chronic illness or disability.
Build Local Networks
Building Healthier America connects families that are navigating chronic illness or disability of a child — to services and to each other.
We provide a centralized and searchable information base of resources and a growing network of families who are walking a similar path, all at no cost to our members.
Inclusive, Not Exclusive
Our community-centric framework allows us to serve as many families as possible; our vision is that no family is ever turned away.
While we provide localized resources based on funding, our digital-first approach ensures that families all over the country are able to find connection.
Secure Connection
We partner with Handzin, a secure community platform, to create a hub of connection for our families.
In the cases of our local chapters, we have a community navigator who aggregates resources and serves as a bridge between the various social service, education, and health organizations.
OUR PARTNERS
The Building Healthier America community is people-powered. We consider our families to be our number one partners in the work; they help co-build the platform with each use and will continue to be at the center of and drive the work.
Our success depends largely on working closely with partners who are aligned with our mission.
Our 2024 partners include:
JOIN OUR PILOT SITE
We are launching our first pilot site in Hudson, Wisconsin and are actively seeking families managing children of any age with chronic illness or disability in these communities to help us develop and build our network of services.
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