HSC 4201 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Collaborative Partnerships, Primary Healthcare, Member States Of The United Nations
Document Summary
Numerous groups advocate for children"s health and welfare. Children"s defense fund (cdf) has been working to create a nation in which the network of family, community, private-sector, and government supports for children is so tightly intertwined that no child can slip through the crack. Is dedicated to providing a voice for the children of america. It has never accepted government funds and supports its programs through donations from foundations, corporate grants, and individuals. Focuses on the needs of poor, minority, and handicapped children and their families. Aim: to educate the nation about the needs of children and to encourage preventive investment in children before they get sick or suffer. Provides information and technical assistance to state and local child advocates. United nations children"s fund (unicef) is the only organization of the un assigned exclusively to children. Works with: other un members, government, nongovernmental organizations.
