Children's Health Fund

Three individuals stand smiling in front of a banner that reads "S.T.H. Family Vision and Imagination." The backdrop is decorated with clusters of colorful balloons.

Two children are holding a poster with drawings and text. The poster includes a house, a sun, figures, dollar signs, and phrases about happiness, mentioning a new house and money. The words "P.S. 196" and "Zehra Teacher Urena" are visible. They are seated at a table with art supplies.

A child wearing a beanie and yellow coat holds a colorful poster featuring drawings and Spanish text. The poster includes illustrations of houses and people. In the background, people are gathered at tables in a room.

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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.

A group of people smiling and holding certificates in a room with a table. The background displays logos for "Healthy and Ready to Learn" and "Children's Health Fund."

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.

The image features a blue background with a quote from Andrew Racine, AAP President, saying the AAP will provide science-based immunization recommendations. At the bottom is the Children's Health Fund logo.

Despite recent changes in the CDC’s recommendations, the AAP recommends continuing to follow the old vaccine schedule. https://bit.ly/4r5KbaQ

#WeAreChildrensHealthFund
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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.

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.

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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.

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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

@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

Quote by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on a blue background stating, "Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health is the most shocking and inhuman." The logo of Children's Health Fund is visible at the bottom.

As meaningful today as when it was first spoken. #MLKDay #DayofService

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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!

👂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!

We are #CHFund. We believe that healthcare is a human right.

#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.

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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

Promotional image for Children's Health Fund showing a fundraising thermometer graphic at $515,000, with goals marked at $125,000, $250,000, $375,000, and $500,000. Text reads 'Campaign Extended! Let's cross the finish line together!' and includes a 'Give Now' button to encourage donations.

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/

Help your #kids stay healthy this #FluSeason!

A little #prevention goes a long way in keeping your family healthy this season.

A colorful poster announcing the extension of a fundraising campaign for Children's Health Fund, displaying a thermometer graphic indicating $503,000 raised so far with goal levels up to $500,000 marked. A prominent "Give Now" button urges participation to exceed the campaign goal.

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

Promotional image by Children's Health Fund featuring two children brushing their teeth, with the text 'HEALTHY B.A.S.I.C.S. - HEALTHY TEETH BRIGHT SMILES' displayed above.

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

#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.

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👣

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👣

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

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👣

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

#CHFund is committed to expanding access and equity in healthcare, so no child is left behind because of where they live. 🗺️

When you give, you give a child the chance to grow, learn, and thrive. https://bit.ly/4nrhKTo

#EarlyChildhood #BabyStepsforHealthyStrides👣

❄️ Winter Wonderland: Healthy & Ready for the Holidays 💙
We’re so grateful to our community, volunteers, and everyone who helped make the holidays extra special for children and families in East Harlem & the South Bronx!

❄️ Winter Wonderland in the South Bronx ❄️
Our Healthy & Ready to Learn program brought families together at Sunshine Learning Center nutritious food, Santa photos, health resources, festive giveaways, and lots of holiday cheer. Grateful to our partners and families for making it extra special!

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Two children are playing with a novelty denture toy at a table with festive decorations, including a Christmas tree.

What a great time! Check out the Photos from our Winter Wonderland: Healthy and Ready for the Holidays Community Event that our program #HRL had yesterday with our friends at Sunshine Learning Center! Check them out on our Instagram and learn more about Health Barriers to Learning at hrl.nyc.

A fundraising thermometer graphic for Children's Health Fund showing progress at $440,000 with goal markers at $125,000, $250,000, $375,000, and $500,000. Text encourages donations, stating "It's not too late to donate!" and "Give Now - You can help us reach our goal!" The background is bright yellow with decorative snow.

We are getting closer to our goal each day! You can help us by visiting
https://bit.ly/47VKltx

Give today and together, we can ensure that every baby step becomes a stride of confidence, health, and possibility.
#EarlyChildhood #BabyStepsforHealthyStrides👣