Put Kids First

Protecting children’s health isn’t just important. It’s urgent. Greater federal investment in children’s health is crucial to builds a stronger future for everyone.

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Building futures. Together.

The Children's Hospital Association is the nation’s leading advocate for children’s health, driving action, innovation, and advocacy so every child gets the care they deserve.

Prioritize Children’s Health: 2026 Policy Priorities for Federal Policymakers

As Congress and the administration develop health care policies, we encourage them to consider the unique needs of children and the children's hospitals that serve them.

Children’s Hospitals at Forefront of COVID-19 Vaccine Efforts

Working with the White House and CHA, children’s hospitals lead the charge to vaccinate 5- to 11-year-old children against the virus.

A Public Health Crisis: Children’s Hospitals’ Roles in Keeping Kids Safe from Firearm Violence

Health care providers are uniquely positioned to educate families about the risks associated with unsecured firearms.



Stronger hospitals, healthier kids.

We unite children’s hospitals to improve care and amplify impact.
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Uniting perspectives. Driving progress.

When children’s hospitals come together through the Children’s Hospital Association, they’re not just heard – they lead.

Informing decisions. Improving care.

We’re building a framework for continuous improvement so children’s hospitals can care for kids, today, and into the future.

Putting children first. Today and always.

By keeping children’s health at the heart of all we do, better outcomes, smarter systems, and a healthier nation inevitably follow.