Welcome
The American College of Pediatricians is a national organization of pediatricians and other healthcare professionals dedicated to the health and well-being of children. The College produces sound policy, based upon the best available research, to assist parents and to influence society in the endeavor of childrearing....read more about us

 

Child Health

Information and resources on the physical, mental and emotional health of children can be found on the College website. read more

For Health Professionals

Pediatricians and other health professionals caring for children need reliable information to deliver the best care for children.

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For Parents

An Objective of the College is to cultivate and encourage parental responsibility for and involvement in the child's life. read more
For Policy Makers

The American College of Pediatricians periodically releases statements that relate to current issues affecting the lives of children and their families. read more
 
 

 
 

Recent Releases

NARTH - Makes STATEMENT on SEXUAL ORIENTATION CHANGE
NARTH (National Association for Research & Theraphy of Homosexuality) released a statement co-authored by the College's Pediatric Psychosocial Development committee member, Dean Byrd, Ph.D.
 
KIAWAH MEETING JULY 2012
Join other members of the College at the July  9-12 national meeting on beautiful Kiawah Island, SC
 
LETTER TO SHAWANO SCHOOL DISTRICT

The College offers advice to the Shawano School District in Wisconsin in an effort to assist the school district in evaluating an op-ed composition by one of their students. Liberty Counsel issued a press release on this issue highlighting the College's letter.