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There are many ways that you can effectively advocate for the overall public health community as well as the specific needs of families. One way is to educate members of Congress about what health education is and how states are using federal dollars to address the needs of communities. If members of Congress don’t know about programs, they are less likely to support them.

You may be asking yourself, "Why bother?" or "What can I do?" The following excerpts from the Association of Public Health Laboratory’s advocacy guide, “Taking Action for Public Health Laboratories, How to Participate in the Legislative Process, A Handbook of Nuts and Bolts: What, How and Why,” can answer your questions.