CHF - The Children's Health Fund

The Children’s Health Fund is committed to providing health care to the nation’s most medically underserved children and their families through the development and support of innovative primary care medical programs, response to public health crises, and the promotion of guaranteed access to appropriate health care for all children.

Health Care Services
Providing a “medical home” to children who need it most

Health Education Publications
Low literacy health education booklets and brochures to assist children and families in learning about a variety of health topics, including asthma and nutrition information.

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Policy and Advocacy for Children
Serving as a voice on health care for the most vulnerable

Special Health Initiatives
Targeting unique health and education needs of disadvantaged children

Operation Assist
Providing mental health, clinical care and public health services to children and families devastated by the hurricanes

Spotlight On: NYC Flagship Programs
Saluting the founding projects that launched CHF and serve as models across the country

CNN Everyday Hero
Randy Christensen, Medical Director of CHF's Phoenix Program is an Everyday Hero. Click to view video.

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June 12, 2008 - Annual Gala

Paul Simon will perform at CHF's 2008 Gala in New York, NY on Thursday, June 12th.

Learn more and see complete list of 2008 honorees

View Photo Gallery From 2007 Gala, President Bill Clinton Honored

April 23, 2008 – Launch of New Memphis Project

The Memphis Regional Children's Health Project, a new partnership with Le Bonheur Children's Medical Center, provides services to children living in medically under-served neighborhoods throughout Memphis and rural West Tennessee by bringing care directly to the children.

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CHF President & Co-Founder, Dr. Irwin Redlener Appointed by Speaker Pelosi for National Commission on Children and Disasters

Commission will address the special needs of children in response to major disasters and emergencies in the U.S.

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April 9, 2008 – Idol Gives Back

CHF was featured on the "Idol Gives Back" show April 9th. Click here for more information. Thank you "American Idol" viewers for your generous support.

Learn more about how "American Idol" viewers helped last year