ICAAP advocates on behalf of children and pediatricians in Illinois. We focus on issues pertaining to the health and well-being of children, such as access to medical care, Medicaid improvements for physicians and children, immunizations, school health, injury prevention, and environmental health.

2023 Flyer About Advoacy at ICAAP

 

Get Involved

If you are interested in becoming involved in advocacy, consider joining ICAAP's Committee on Governmental Affairs. This statewide committee meets several times per year via conference call to discuss pending legislation in Springfield, and plan ICAAP's policy agenda. For more information, contact Jennie Pinkwater.

 

ICAAP Advocacy Day in Springfield for Members - April 30, 2025

This year’s Advocacy Day will be focused on the importance of immunizations and asking for co-sponsors for a joint resolution to support childhood vaccinations. Other issues/bills will be determined the week before the event. ICAAP members: register here!

Times are built around the Chicago train schedule.

• 7:15am – train departs Chicago
• 10:10am – train arrives in Springfield
• 10:30am-12pm – lunch and training
• 1-3pm – at the Capitol and meet with legislators
• 3-4pm – snack and debrief
• 4:46pm – train leaves for Chicago
• 8pm – train arrives in Chicago

You can reserve a sleeping room for the night before (April 29) at the State House Inn by calling 217-528-5100 and asking for the “ICAAP” room block rate of $99+tax.