Advocacy

Child advocacy is a fundamental part of Harbor-UCLA’s mission as a county hospital. We serve a diverse community of patients, predominantly of low socioeconomic status and with poor access to health care. Children, who have little control over their lives and no ability to speak on behalf of their own interests, are particularly vulnerable.

As a pediatric tertiary care and trauma center, with a dedicated Pediatric Emergency Department, Harbor-UCLA plays a vital role in the community, ensuring that all children will have access to the highest quality medical care, regardless of social condition. The faculty and residents of the Department of Pediatrics are committed to this mission, as well as to advocating for the needs and interests of children in the community, state, and nation.

Click on the links below to explore our Advocacy Program, or scroll down to read about recent projects and events.