Strong, Healthy Families Lead to Strong, Healthy Communities
Philanthropy enables us to tackle the national mental health crisis and racial health injustices that weigh on D.C. families. It helps us reach expecting parents who strive to give their babies stronger starts. Community generosity keeps kids healthy as they grow, learn and play.
Dajasha's Story
Dajasha is a second-generation Children’s National patient. Her mom, Christena, brings Dajasha to us for primary, specialty and emergency care. Despite having asthma and alopecia, she is happy and healthy, says Christena. “She’s always on the go — talking, moving and exploring, just like a kid should be.”
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Behavioral and Mental Health
America’s pediatric mental health crisis is worsening with the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. Our behavioral and mental health specialists are tackling this crisis with expert, compassionate care for children and families across our region.
The Clark Parent & Child Network
The Clark Parent & Child Network gives moms and dads early support to help kids bloom. Our goal: remove racial health barriers so families get stronger with first-rate primary and mental health care.
The Fight for Children Sports Medicine Center
Young athletes need expert care and training to keep them in the game. Your support helps kids recover, build skills and be their own champions.
The best way to understand a community is to take the time to listen. Working in partnership with our families, we drive innovation in early childhood development and advance policies that change lives.
– Lee Savio Beers, MD
A. James & Alice B. Clark Distinguished Professor of Early Childhood Intervention and Advocacy
Learn more about Lee Savio Beers, MD