Center for Children and Families
Georgetown's Center for Children and Families (CCF) is an independent, nonpartisan policy and research center dedicated to expanding and improving health coverage for America's children and families

Whats New at CCF

(2/2/12)

CHIPRA Anniversary: CCF Report Finds Law Has Worked Well
CCF’s newest report examines the success of CHIPRA three years after it was signed into law. In a striking tribute to the effectiveness of CHIPRA, each and every state has benefited from one or more of the law’s opportunities to advance coverage for children, with some going much farther than others. Without these actions, it is difficult to imagine that the country would have made major strides in covering its children in the midst of the worst recession in decades.

CHIPRA at Work Three Years Later: Shaping State Actions and Connecting Children to CoverageBlog: CHIPRA: Running the Ball for Children's CoveragePress Release

(2/2/12)

Super Blog-Off - Who are You Rootin' For?
In honor of CHIP III (third anniversary of CHIPRA enactment), Say Ahhh! is hosting a Super Blog-Off between Patriots fans and Giants fans.  The name of the game is connecting kids to coverage.  Visit Say Ahhh! to vote for your favorite outreach team.

Blog: Giants v. Patriots on Covering Kids - Who are you Rootin' For?


(1/24/12)

CCF Shares Comments on Essential Health Benefits
CCF has drafted a letter in response to the Essential Health Benefits Bulletin issued by HHS and plans to submit it by the stated deadline of January 31 (although comments will be considered after that date). Other organizations are encouraged to submit comments and are welcome to use the CCF draft as they see fit.

Blog: CCF Shares Comments on the Essential Health Benefits BulletinDraft Letter


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Fulfilling the Promise of Health Reform

Assisting states with implementing the national health care reform law for children and families.
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CHIP: Putting the New Law to Work

Resources to assist those working on issues impacting CHIP, including implementing the 2009 CHIP law.
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Getting to the Finish Line

States working to cover all of America's children and families through public and private coverage initiatives.
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Strengthening Medicaid

Fresh approaches to bring a new voice to the public debate about improving the Medicaid program.
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