ACPeds - AMERICAN COLLEGE OF PEDIATRICIANS ®

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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.

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

MARRIAGE DECLINES, CHILDREN SUFFER

The College issues a Press Release Marriage Declines, Children Suffer based on government data analyzed by Child Trends.

KIAWAH MEETING JULY 2012

Join other members of the College at the July 9-12 national meeting on beautiful Kiawah Island, SC

SEX CHANGE THERAPY: NOT FOR CHILDREN

The College issues a Press Release Sex Change Therapy Not the Best for Children in response to institutions using hormone therapy and sex-reassignment surgery in children.