Children's HealthWatch holds policy briefing at the Massachusetts State House to discuss the child health impacts of being behind on rent

Children's HealthWatch
January 20, 2011

Children's HealthWatch hosted a policy briefing yesterday at the Massachusetts State House in Boston to discuss the child health impacts of being behind on rent.  The event also showcased the release of our newest report, Behind Close Doors: The hidden health impacts of being behind on rent.

The policy briefing was sponsored by:

  • Senator Sonia Chang-Diaz
  • Representative Kevin Honan
  • Representative Jeffrey Sanchez
  • Representative Aaron Michlewitz

The panel included:

  • Elizabeth March, Moderator
    Executive Director, Children's HealthWatch
  • Dr. Megan Sandel
    Medical Director, National Center for Medical Legal Partnership
    Pediatrician, Boston Medical Center
  • Sean Caron
    Director of Public Policy, Citizen's Housing and Planning Association
  • Diane Sullivan
    Policy Director, Homes for Families

 

 

Click Here to read Behind Closed Doors: The hidden health impacts of being behind on rent.