Through leadership and collaboration, the CHAI advances policy and systems changes to help children reach their full potential.

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Child Health Advocacy Institute: Growing the Advocates

December 27, 2023

When a child walks into Children’s National Hospital or one of our local health care centers, they meet health care providers...
December 27, 2023/by GWS-Support and Chaya Merrill, DrPH

Lifting Families Up through Partnerships with Early Childhood Education Centers

December 11, 2023

Early childhood education is important for a child’s social, emotional and academic development and school...
December 11, 2023/by GWS-Support and Chaya Merrill, DrPH

Helping Families Access Food During the Holidays

December 6, 2023

The Children’s National and HSC Health Care System Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) Healthy Food Workgroup is working...
December 6, 2023/by GWS-Support and Chaya Merrill, DrPH

Inaugural BARDA STEM Innovator Experience

November 29, 2023

The Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) collaborated with Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JLABS @ Washington...
November 29, 2023/by GWS-Support and Chaya Merrill, DrPH

Mental Health Parity: An Opportunity to Increase Equitable Mental Health Care

November 22, 2023

In our quest to improve the mental and emotional wellness of children and families in D.C. and beyond...
November 22, 2023/by GWS-Support and Chaya Merrill, DrPH

Data Spotlight: Food Insecurity in the District

November 15, 2023

In one week, nearly 79% of Americans will celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday with a meal, according to the Center for Food Demand Analysis & Sustainability...
November 16, 2023/by GWS-Support and Chaya Merrill, DrPH

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