Skip to main content

Turning Good Ideas Into Lasting Change for Children.

Every child deserves the chance to grow up healthy and reach their full potential. At Voices for Healthy Kids, we work with advocates, communities, lawmakers and funders to make that possible. Together, we are building a future where every child grows up with the opportunity to thrive, starting where the needs are greatest and with our youngest children.

We focus on policies that strengthen families and communities. With our partners, we advance solutions that give parents the financial stability to care for their children. We support policies that ensure moms have access to quality care during pregnancy and after childbirth. We work to expand programs that make healthy, affordable food available to every child. We stand with communities that want the power to make local decisions to protect health and wellness.

Across the country, these efforts deliver real results. Families receive more support during difficult times. Children enjoy better access to healthy meals. Communities pass policies that keep kids safe and strong.

Science and data guide each step we take, and the voices of families and communities give our work strength. Together with partners across the nation, we turn good ideas into lasting change.

Strong families build strong communities. Strong communities build a strong nation. Stay connected to see how families move forward – and how your support creates more opportunities for children to thrive.

Voices for Healthy Kids believes that every child – no matter their background, family income, or ZIP code – deserves access to what they need to thrive.

Our Priorities

With American Heart Association science as the backbone of our work, Voices for Healthy Kids engages national and local leaders from around the country to improve or create policies that help all children thrive, concentrating on our youngest children and their families.

Learn about our priorities

Our People

Voices for Healthy Kids believes great work happens when a dedicated group of experts comes together with the same mission. Meet our team.

Andrea Guarnero
Danielle Patterson
April Wallace
Annie Yu
Petra Morrison
Meet our staff

Our Advisors

Organizations nationwide join us to build a powerful movement for children’s health. Our advisors bring different perspectives and shared purpose, ensuring policies reflect the needs of families and communities everywhere.

See how our Strategic Advisory Committee drives this work forward

A Commitment to Ensuring All Kids Thrive

At Voices for Healthy Kids, we believe every child, no matter their background, family income or ZIP code- deserves access to what they need to thrive. Advocates across the country push for policies that help families and communities reach that goal, and we celebrate their progress.

We know that every community has different needs, often shaped by factors such as where we live, work, and go to school, and our access to health care and nutritious food. Our science-driven, people-first approach builds trust and creates impactful community-specific solutions so we can meet people where they are, making sure solutions reach those who need them the most.

Contact April Wallace to learn more about how we put this commitment into practice.

This link is provided for convenience only and is not an endorsement of either the linked-to entity or any product or service.