Family Voices of Virginia (FV of VA) widely disseminates information and resources to families of children and youth with special health care needs and the providers who serve them, through meetings and workshops, conferences, direct support, and parent matching. FV of VA has been part of the funded Family-to-Family Health Information Center (F2FHIC) serving families throughout the state, participating in conferences, meetings, material development and information dissemination. FV of VA has been very involved with partners working together on activities focused on the core outcomes for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN), including:
- Family Participation--Working closely with Medical Home Plus, Inc., sharing a family's perspective on the medical home concept through visiting pediatric practices involved in a medical home improvement project;
- Medical Homes / Community-Based Services: Collaborating with Parent-to-Parent of VA on a presentation and workshop on Parent Involvement; and
- Serving on the Fairfax Region CCC Advisory Committee and serving as co-chair on the Parent-to-Parent Support subcommittee.