January 2007

Washington Pediatricians want change
for young children!!

Docs For Tots is pleased to present "The Status of Young Children in Washington State: What Pediatricians Think." We surveyed 229 pediatricians from 21 counties across Washington state.  Pediatricians are concerned about opportunities for young children; believe that strategic investments will improve outcomes for children; and want the legislature to take action.

Pediatricians believe children’s health and development will benefit from improved

•     Parenting Information and Support:
•     Access to High Quality Child Care
•     Access to Preschool

We encourage Doctors and our Early Childhood partners to share this document and use the information from it in early childhood advocacy efforts.  Docs For Tots welcomes requests to engage our physicians in your early learning efforts.  Please contact Dr. Sells at JSells@DocsForTots.org.

Dr. Sells' testimony on HB 1365, providing home visitation services for families.
Recording of Testimony for HB 1365 (TVW, 1/25/07)