Become an Advocate

Become an Advocate:
Self-Starter Kit

It’s time to bring your voice and power to all seat of decision-making.

To guide and engage the parents and caretakers of Medicaid-enrolled children in their advocacy efforts for improved dental care services and delivery in Florida, the Institute created an advocacy self-starter kit. This kit aims to help you bring your voice and power to the forefront of the oral health policy conversation at the organizational, local, and state levels.

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Why become an advocate?
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How to become an advocate?
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Understanding the decision-making process
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Set advocacy goals
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Know your audience
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Build and practice your message
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Ready, set, go!
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Source: The steps of becoming and advocate are modeled after the Oral Health Advocacy Toolkit from Temple University, Kornberg School of Dentistry.

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Advocacy Tools and Resources:

Advocacy in Action:
Join The Oral Health Parent Advisory Committee

The Oral Health Parents Advisory Committee (PAC) is an advocacy group comprised of parents and caretaker from across the state of Florida whose children (primarily those with special needs and disabilities), rely on Medicaid for their dental care. The committee advocates by building relationships with key stakeholders including legislators, providers, and insurers.