Acting on Behalf of Children's Health
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ is committed to making a difference in the lives of children by acting as an advocate for children's health. We understand that health care is only one dimension of overall children's health and well-being. We work to address major health issues such as childhood obesity and reading readiness by becoming a leader in health information and education, programs, and policy making
Health Initiatives
Advancing Children's Health Policy at a National Level
Based in Washington, D.C., the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Office of Child Health Policy and Advocacy works to impact national health policies that improve the health well-being of children nationwide and to promote prevention at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½.
Learning to read is a challenging task for many children, yet essential for a child's well-being. ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ BrightStart! helps level the playing field for young learners through early identification and science-based instructional support.
KidsHealth.org offers award-winning children's health information, including more than 5,000 doctor-reviewed, up-to-date, and easy-to-read articles, interactive features, games and video (in English and Spanish).