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Children's Health Fund
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CHF leads a national network of partners bringing comprehensive #healthcare to children in under-resourced communities.
Honored to have NYC Council Member Justin Sanchez (@thebronxsanchez.bsky.social) join us for a powerful day of community with schools 195 & 196. 🤍

Thank you to the schools for inviting us to their STH Family Vision & Imagination Day, and to the 80+ families who showed up.
February 3, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Did you know our Healthy and Ready to Learn Program offers interactive workshops for all adults in children’s lives—educators, caregivers, and school staff?

Learn more about the 9 topics being offered this school year and how you can partner with HRL today at www.hrl.nyc.
February 2, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Despite recent changes in the CDC’s recommendations, the AAP recommends continuing to follow the old vaccine schedule. https://bit.ly/4r5KbaQ
January 30, 2026 at 10:06 PM
We know how hard it can be to process the news, let alone how to talk to kids about it. Here are a few handy tips.
January 27, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Stay safe in the snow! Playing in the snow with your kids is fun, but make sure to layer up, stay hydrated, and take breaks to warm up! Watch out for ice and for signs of frostbite such as pale, grey or blistered skin on the fingers, ears, nose, and toes.
January 26, 2026 at 6:09 PM
We are grateful to Governor Hochul's administration for extending an invitation to Pernell Brice, #CHFund's VP, Policy & Advocacy, to attend her 2026 State of the State Address. Pernell met the new NYC Chancellor, Kamar H. Samuels and shared details about our Health, Ready to Learn program.
January 23, 2026 at 9:15 PM
We’re proud to facilitate monthly workshops at PS 277, and many other schools across NYC, bringing essential health services and resources directly to school communities.
Learn more about our Healthy & Ready to Learn program and the impactful, on-the-ground work our team is doing by visiting hrl.nyc
January 22, 2026 at 9:15 PM
@ameracadpeds.bsky.social (AAP) just released new media recommendations, urging a systems-wide approach to children’s digital lives. Their message is clear: many platforms are built for engagement and profit—not kids’ health and development. https://bit.ly/49BTk3O
Digital Ecosystems, Children, and Adolescents: Policy Statement
Digital media, including television, the internet, social media, video games, and interactive assistants, form the digital ecosystem. When this digital ecosystem is designed with children’s unique dev...
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January 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM
As meaningful today as when it was first spoken. #MLKDay #DayofService
January 19, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Thank you to all the families who joined us for our Cold and Flu Parent Workshop at M.S 118 led by our HRL Program.🤍With winter in full swing, staying informed helps keep our children healthy, strong, and ready to learn. We appreciate your time, engagement, and commitment to your child’s well-being!
January 16, 2026 at 8:45 PM
👂Little ones at Sunshine Learning Center in the South Bronx received #hearingscreenings this week through HRL and Center for Hearing and Communication!

Most children are screened as newborns, but hearing issues can show up later. Hearing tests are quick and painless.

Learn more at HRL.NYC!
January 15, 2026 at 8:51 PM
We are #CHFund. We believe that healthcare is a human right.
January 14, 2026 at 6:14 PM
#ThankYou does not begin to feel like enough. With your support we exceeded our goal, unlocking critical early care for more babies and young children nationwide. Thank you for making this moment possible, and for helping children begin life with a stronger, healthier start.
January 12, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Thanks to the generosity of supporters like you, we surpassed our year-end goal, unlocking critical early care for more babies and young children nationwide. Because of continued interest from donors who wanted to take part, we extended our campaign until today. Give today at https://bit.ly/47VKltx
January 9, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Due to overwhelming response from people like you who still want to donate, we have extended our campaign until FRIDAY, JANUARY 9! It's not too late to donate - let's cross the finish line together! https://www.childrenshealthfund.org/baby-steps-for-healthy-strides/
January 7, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Help your #kids stay healthy this #FluSeason!

A little #prevention goes a long way in keeping your family healthy this season.
January 6, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Thanks to the generosity of supporters, we surpassed our $500,000 goal, unlocking critical early care for more babies and young children nationwide. Because of continued interest from donors who wanted to take part, we’ve kept giving open through January 9. Give now at https://bit.ly/47VKltx
January 5, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Dental Health means keeping your mouth and teeth clean, safe and free from germs! #OralHealth is #GoodHealth! Use our #educationalguide to help the kids in your life learn how to care for their teeth! https://www-childrenshealthfund.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/2021-HBteeth.pdf
January 2, 2026 at 8:58 PM
#CHFund’s national network partners provide comprehensive #healthcare services to children living in under-resourced communities throughout the U.S. #CHFund ensures that children and their caretakers have the #healthcare they need to thrive and succeed.
January 1, 2026 at 4:10 PM
It's not too late! Last day to give in 2025!

Give today and together, we can ensure that every baby step becomes a stride of confidence, health, and possibility.
https://www.childrenshealthfund.org/baby-steps-for-healthy-strides

#EarlyChildhood #BabyStepsforHealthyStrides👣
December 31, 2025 at 5:45 PM
It's not too late! Two more days to give in 2025!

With your help, children will not lose precious time waiting for care, missing milestones, or being left behind.
Give today and you turn anxious waiting into hope. https://bit.ly/4nrhKTo

#EarlyChildhood #BabyStepsforHealthyStrides👣
December 30, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Medicaid is at risk, and so is the health of millions of children and families who rely on it.

Read the full brief: From the Unwinding to the Unraveling: The Urgent Need to Protect Medicaid and CHIP to Ensure Children’s Access to Healthcare Coverage at https://bit.ly/3MKVGWB
December 29, 2025 at 6:11 PM
It's not too late! Three more days to give in 2025!

When you give, you give a family peace of mind so that a child has the chance to grow, learn, and thrive. https://www.childrenshealthfund.org/baby-steps-for-healthy-strides

#EarlyChildhood #BabyStepsforHealthyStrides👣
December 29, 2025 at 5:46 PM
It's #NationalThankYouNoteDay so all of us at #CHFund would like to #ThankYou for your support during our #BabyStepsforHealthyStrides👣 campaign. Thanks to you, #CHFund can reach more children, provide more care, and offer families something they need: #hope. Learn more at https://bit.ly/47VKltx
December 26, 2025 at 8:50 PM