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Issues and Priorities
March of Dimes public affairs efforts focus on national and state policies and programs that relate to our mission - improving the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. We are also involved in issues that affect non-profit organizations.
Advocacy Network
The Advocacy Network is made up of volunteers and staff who promote the March of Dimes mission agenda by contacting the governor and state legislators in response to Chapter action alerts.

If you are interested in becoming a public affairs volunteer, or being part of the advocacy network, please contact: 
Missouri Director of Program Services
(314) 646-8601
Public Policy Research
One of the responsibilities of the March of Dimes Office of Government Affairs is to direct public policy studies that support national and Chapter advocacy priorities.
Missouri Advocacy Issues and Priorities
  • Maintain SCHIP eligibility at 300% of the federal poverty level 
  • Implement the 29 newborn screening tests in compliance with March of Dimes recommendation 
  • Monitor legislation impacting tobacco use among pregnant women.

Ask members of Congress to sponsor the Preemie Act.