NPN Hill Day: Elevating the NICU Parent Voice
Join us for the Second Annual NPN Hill Day, happening June 10–11, 2026, as NICU Parent Leaders and advocates from across the country come together in Washington, D.C. for two powerful days of action, connection, and impact.
This is more than an event — it’s a movement. Together, we’ll champion critical issues affecting NICU families, including parental presence in the NICU, access to mental health resources, access to donor milk, paid leave, and stillbirth research. We will meet directly with policymakers, share our stories, and push for meaningful, lasting change that supports families at every stage of their journey.
Your experience matters. Your story matters. Your voice matters.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this inspiring and impactful advocacy experience. Registration is opening very soon!
2026 NPN Hill Day Scholarship
NPN recognizes Hill Day as an essential avenue of advocacy and leadership development. Equitable access to participate in this kind of high-impact advocacy ensures that the diversity of our network is reflected in our national efforts. Anyone can apply. NPN Membership is given priority consideration; however, all applications will be reviewed. DEADLINE APRIL 10TH!
What is NPN Hill Day?
NPN Hill Day brings NICU and bereaved parent leaders, allies, and advocates from across the country to Capitol Hill to speak directly with congressional offices on behalf of families who need us most.
Which Issues Are NPN Focusing On?
This year, we’re advocating for:
- House Resolution 236: NICU Baby’s Bill of Rights
- Leave policies for NICU families
- Shine for Autumn Act: Stillbirth research funding
- Donor human milk safety
Who Should Attend?
Anyone who cares about improving outcomes for NICU families — NPN members and non-members alike, including staff, volunteers, ambassadors, peer mentors, and community advocates. Share this widely.
I've Never Done This Before. Can I Still Attend?
Absolutely!! And don’t worry! We will provide training on how to tell your story in an impactful manner in 3 minutes or less! We will also provide bill briefings on the items NPN is focusing on, which will include talking points and leave-behind materials.
What Your Registration Includes:
- Welcome Reception & State Delegation Meet-Up – Connect with fellow advocates from your state, divide roles for your meetings (story, stats, and the ask), and head into advocacy day ready to go
- Closing Reception – Celebrate your impact and build lasting connections
- Advocacy Training – Arrive prepared and confident to deliver your message
- Meeting Packets – Organized talking points and issue briefs, ready to go
- Printed Leave-Behinds – Professional materials that keep your message front and center
- Pre-Scheduled Meetings – We handle the logistics so you can focus on advocating
Agenda
Times and Location Subject to Change
5:30 – 7:00 pm – Yotel Washington DC
- Welcome Reception & State Delegation Meetings
- Dinner at Your Leisure
Breakfast – Individual
8:30 am – Walk/Rideshare to Capitol Hill
9:00 am – Capitol Visitors Center
- Remarks from Congress
- Bill Briefings
12:00 pm – House & Senate Buildings
- Lunch on Your Schedule
- House & Senate Meetings
4:45 pm – Steps of the Capitol
- Group Photo
5:30 pm – Yotel Washington DC
- Group Debrief & Farewell Reception
YOTEL Washington DC
415 New Jersey Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20001
Last Day to Reserve a Blocked Room is May 15th! Overnight parking at the hotel is $60 per night.
We are grateful for the generous support of our sponsors!
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Join me for the Second Annual NICU Parent Network Hill Day, happening June 10–11, 2026 in Washington, D.C.!
NICU Parent Leaders and advocates from across the country are coming together for two powerful days of action, connection, and impact — meeting directly with policymakers to champion issues that matter to NICU families, including parental presence in the NICU, access to mental health resources, donor milk, paid leave, and stillbirth research.
Your experience matters. Your story matters. Your voice matters.
Join us in pushing for meaningful, lasting change that supports NICU families at every stage of their journey.
Register today and be part of the movement!
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Join me at NICU Parent Network Hill Day in Washington, D.C. on June 10–11!
NICU Parent Leaders are meeting with policymakers to advocate for parental presence, mental health resources, donor milk, paid leave & stillbirth research.
Your voice matters. Be part of the movement.
I’m joining NICU Parent Network for Hill Day 2026 in Washington, D.C. on June 10–11!
Together, NICU Parent Leaders and advocates will meet with policymakers and champion critical issues impacting NICU families — from parental presence and mental health resources to donor milk, paid leave, and stillbirth research.
Your story matters. Your voice matters.
Be part of the movement for meaningful change!
#NICUVoicesOnTheHill #NICUAdvocacy #SupportNICUFamilies #NpnHillDay #NicuBabysBillOfRights
I’m proud to join NICU Parent Network for the Second Annual Hill Day in Washington, D.C. on June 10–11, 2026.
NICU Parent Leaders and advocates from across the country will gather to meet directly with policymakers and champion critical issues affecting NICU families — including parental presence in the NICU, access to mental health resources, donor milk, paid leave, and stillbirth research.
This is an opportunity to elevate lived experience and advocate for meaningful, lasting policy change that supports families at every stage of their NICU journey.
Join us in making an impact.
#NICUVoicesOnTheHill #NICUAdvocacy #SupportNICUFamilies #NpnHillDay
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#NicuVoicesOnTheHill
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#NicuBabysBillOfRights