Uniting perspectives. Informing decisions. Driving progress.
At the Children’s Hospital Association (CHA), we unite children’s hospitals nationwide to improve care and amplify impact — because when we do right by kids, everything else follows: better outcomes, smarter systems, and a healthier nation for us all.
As the only national organization dedicated solely to children’s hospitals, CHA brings pediatric-specific expertise, data, and collaboration to move children’s health to the center of care and policy. Together, we turn collective insight into continuous improvement and lasting change.
Our purpose
Children are the key to our future.
Our mission
Driving informed and actionable progress for children’s health.
Our vision
Children’s health is a national priority.
Our values
- We put children first.
- We are true to our word.
- We are in it together.
- We take initiative.
Building a healthier future for kids
Through CHA, children’s hospitals don’t just have a voice — they lead the future of children’s health. We champion policies that enable hospitals to better serve children, leverage data and analytics to inform decisions, and share best practices that elevate care nationwide.
Working together, we are building a brighter future for every child.
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/UC Davis Children's HospitalJustin shares elbow bumps during his visit to UC Davis Children's Hospital. He has a chronic kidney disease and care teams help him hold onto hope.
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/John R. Oishei Children's HospitalQuadruplet prepares for footprints.
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/Yale New Haven Children's HospitalAbby, Dog in Residence, works full-time at Yale New Haven Children's Hospital to bring joy to kids battling illness. Dogs work alongside child life specialists or recreational therapist handlers to provide a range of consistent and therapeutic interventions.
Credit: Kristin Hynes
