Bright futures begin with healthy children.

Children who have access to regular health care learn better, have a higher quality of life and lower long-term medical and dental expenses.   Early and regular health care also helps prevent or lessen the severity of many diseases, including heart disease, hypertension, diabetes and some forms of cancer.

One of the best ways to ensure that children have access to the care they need is to provide them with health insurance. VHCF's Children's Health Insurance Initiative helps do just that.  

VHCF sponsors locally based Project Connect initiatives to enroll eligible children in Virginia's state-sponsored health insurance programs, FAMIS and FAMIS Plus. Since 2000, 44,000 children have been enrolled in state-sponsored health insurance by VHCF grantees. 

Listen to the difference FAMIS made for one Virginia family:

In addition to Project Connect, VHCF provides training and technical assistance to community organizations interested in initiating and implementing enrollment activities through SignUpNow.

Find out more about VHCF Children's Health Insurance Initiative, and the resources available to help eligible families insure their children.