IMPACT:
Improving Maternal Child Health Programs and Policies so All Children Thrive

WELCOME
to IMPACT

IMPACT is a project of national Family Voices.  Our goal is to promote a holistic, culturally relevant approach to health and wellness for all families and children including those with special healthcare needs and disabilities. Health is determined by many things. Social determinants of health play a big role in our health and wellbeing. But personal choices are also extremely important, and the role of families is powerful. Together with friends, families, communities, and health care providers, everyone has the chance for better health and well-being. Over time, small changes made by individuals and communities add up to great changes and improved health for not only ourselves, but our children and grandchildren.

Families: You have enormous potential to impact your child. By setting a good example, by offering nutritious meals, by encouraging frequent exercise, by listening and learning from your child, you are giving your child a roadmap for healthy physical and emotional development. We hope you will find the resources on this website helpful to you in raising your child. Please let us know if there are other ways we can help.

Professionals: Professionals play a key role in educating and assisting families.  While you may only see a snapshot of the child, it is important to look at the whole family - their cultural beliefs, their communities, their relationships.  We hope this website will encourage you to be a true partner with families and take a family-centered approach to working with families.  Please let us know about opportunities to work with you.