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This bill matters because it ensures that a critical support system for families of children with special health needs can continue to operate. These centers act as trusted guides, helping parents understand medical information, find specialists, apply for assistance programs, and connect with other families facing similar challenges. Without continued funding, many centers could close, leaving families feeling isolated and overwhelmed as they try to navigate complex and often fragmented healthcare and support systems on their own.
If this bill becomes law, families will continue to have access to these vital resources, potentially improving their children's health outcomes and reducing the stress on caregivers. If it doesn't pass, these centers would lose their federal funding, likely leading to reduced services or closure, which would create significant hardships for the vulnerable families they serve.
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This bill matters because it ensures that a critical support system for families of children with special health needs can continue to operate. These centers act as trusted guides, helping parents understand medical information, find specialists, apply for assistance programs, and connect with other families facing similar challenges. Without continued funding, many centers could close, leaving families feeling isolated and overwhelmed as they try to navigate complex and often fragmented healthcare and support systems on their own.
If this bill becomes law, families will continue to have access to these vital resources, potentially improving their children's health outcomes and reducing the stress on caregivers. If it doesn't pass, these centers would lose their federal funding, likely leading to reduced services or closure, which would create significant hardships for the vulnerable families they serve.
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| AMOUNT | PROGRAM | TYPE | YEARS |
|---|---|---|---|
| pro rata portion of the amount appropriated for fiscal year 2025 | Family-to-Family Health Information Centers | discretionary | January 31, 2026 - September 30, 2026 |
| $6,000,000 | Family-to-Family Health Information Centers | discretionary | FY2027 through FY2030 (each year) |