CYSHCN National Advisory Board (NAB) Membership Application |
National Advisory Board Purpose and Responsibilities
Thank you for your interest in serving on the Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs National Advisory Board (CYSHCN NAB). The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), in partnership with the Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health, created the CYSHCN NAB to help improve the system of services for CYSHCN and their families.
We are seeking applicants with a strong interest and experience in transforming systems of care for CYSHCN and their families. Current NAB members have experience with and/or represent sectors who serve and support CYSHCN, such as payers, health care practitioners, patients/families, health information technology, research/quality assurance, government/policy, mental health, juvenile justice/foster care, education, and workforce.
NAB membership applications will be reviewed by AAP staff, Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health staff, and NAB Co-Chairs to determine the specific expertise the applicant will bring to the NAB. Applicants will receive an email from an AAP staff person once the application has been reviewed and a decision has been made.
Purpose and Goals
The purpose of the NAB is to provide guidance to the field by identifying priorities, actions, and benchmarks that will improve the systems on which the health and well-being of CYSHCN and their families depend.
The goals of the NAB are to:
We are seeking applicants with a strong interest and experience in transforming systems of care for CYSHCN and their families. Current NAB members have experience with and/or represent sectors who serve and support CYSHCN, such as payers, health care practitioners, patients/families, health information technology, research/quality assurance, government/policy, mental health, juvenile justice/foster care, education, and workforce.
NAB membership applications will be reviewed by AAP staff, Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health staff, and NAB Co-Chairs to determine the specific expertise the applicant will bring to the NAB. Applicants will receive an email from an AAP staff person once the application has been reviewed and a decision has been made.
Purpose and Goals
The purpose of the NAB is to provide guidance to the field by identifying priorities, actions, and benchmarks that will improve the systems on which the health and well-being of CYSHCN and their families depend.
The goals of the NAB are to:
- Identify priorities and related actions that will improve outcomes for CYSHCN and their families.
- Provide guidance on policies whose adoption would encourage and facilitate coordination of services for CYSHCN and their families.
- Ensure that the perspectives of individuals with lived experience, including family members, youth, and young adults guide the work of the NAB.
Member Responsibilities
Responsibilities of NAB members include:
Responsibilities of NAB members include:
- Attend and actively participate in virtual quarterly NAB meetings and annual in-person meetings
- Advise AAP staff and NAB leadership on project activities
- Recommend and prioritize broad policy goals and advise on related objectives and action steps
- Respond to surveys and other activities
- Provide updates on projects and activities relevant to NAB priorities and objectives
- Participate in small workgroups, as needed
- Review and help disseminate resources developed by the NAB
- Identify emerging trends/needs that may impact CYSHCN and their families
- Complete an annual AAP Conflict of Interest (COI) disclosure
- Commit to serving a two‑year term upon selection