Candidates for state office may contact you, attend community events, or ask for your vote before Election Day. These conversations are an opportunity to learn how candidates approach issues that affect children's health and well-being. Consider asking:
Children and adolescents continue to face challenges accessing timely behavioral and mental health services. What policies would you support to improve access to behavioral health care for children and families?
More than half of the patients cared for at Connecticut Children's rely on Medicaid. What approach would you take to Medicaid reimbursement, access to care, and the long-term sustainability of the program for children and families?
Healthcare workforce shortages can make it harder for children to access care when and where they need it. What steps would you support to strengthen Connecticut's pediatric healthcare workforce?
What role should the state play in preventing childhood injuries and improving safety for children at home, at school, on the road, and in their communities?
Children's health is affected by factors beyond medical care, including food security, housing, education, and transportation. How would you approach the state's role in addressing these factors for children and families?
You can also ask candidates about other issues that matter to you and your family. Comparing candidates' answers, public statements, and records can help you make your own informed decision before voting.