Ella, Riley, and Victoria's Stories: Life Can Change in the Blink of an Eye

Public service and advocacy run deep in the LaVigne family.

Shannon LaVigne Oct 14, 2026

Our Stories / Maine

Violette's Story: A Fiercely Independent Peanut Butter and Jelly Fan

Violette is an opinionated girl who marches to the beat of her own drum. Thanks to Medicaid, she does that at home, not in an institution.

Courtnay Schadtle Oct 13, 2026

Advocacy / Pennsylvania

Small Voices, BIG Impact: Little Lobbyists Takes on Harrisburg!

Cole's mom writes about the electric mood at the Harrisburg, PA, stop on the "Sick of It! Fix Health Care Now" bus tour.

Victoria Schiano Oct 8, 2026

Mississippi

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Peter, Zachary, and Lisa celebrating Little Lobbyists' ninth birthday.

Our Stories / Mississippi / latest

Peter's Story: A Dog-Loving Prankster Counting on Home Care

Mississippi Medicaid is what allows Peter, his brother Zachary, and his widowed mother Lisa to live happy, healthy lives.

Lisa Kent Jul 27, 2026

Ansley, a biracial child wearing clothes fit for a princess with a beautiful floral fascinator, at the ballet.

Our Stories / Mississippi

Ansley's Story: How Supportive Services Transform the Lives of Medically Complex Children

The Children's Center at the University of Southern Mississippi values medically complex children as people and provided my daughter Ansley with the best quality of life.

Sara Baker Pendleton Jun 4, 2025