Our Vision
We envision a Georgia where all children have equitable opportunities and resources leading to optimal health, wellness, and academic achievement.
Our Mission
PARTNERS for Equity in Child and Adolescent Health was created in the fall of 2009 to advance health equity for children and adolescents living in under-resourced communities throughout the state of Georgia.
By increasing access to and improving the delivery of healthcare, it is our intent to maximize the health and well-being of this vulnerable population. Guided by a principle taken from a paraphrased quote by Frederick Douglas, we are grounded in the belief that 'It is easier to build strong children than repair broken men’. Our mission is to enhance the health and achievement of Georgia’s children by:
- Expanding the number of School-Based Health Centers in the State of Georgia for the purpose of increasing access to healthcare and improving academic success.
- Creating a family-centered model for comprehensive primary care services for at-risk children.
- Developing innovative programs that link healthcare, education and community services.
- Training future pediatricians to provide medical care that addresses the social determinants of health.