Fast Facts
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African-American children are twice as likely to be hospitalized for asthma and are four times as likely to die from asthma as Caucasian children. (EPA)
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Approximately eight million children in the United States suffer from asthma, a leading cause of pediatric hospitalizations and school absenteeism. (CDC)
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It is estimated that one in every five African-American children living in an older home has an elevated blood lead level. (CDC)
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Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases among children in the United States. About 180,000 children under age 18 years – approximately one in every 400 – suffer from diabetes. (CDC)
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It is estimated that approximately 85% of all children with high blood lead levels are Medicaid-eligible. (CDC)
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People with diabetes are at great risk of developing serious health complications over time, such as heart disease, kidney disease, blindness, and stroke. (CDC)
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Welcome to the Children's Health Forum (CHF). The Children's Health Forum is a non-profit organization dedicated to the prevention and eradication of childhood diseases that disproportionately impact underserved communities. We do this through outreach, public education, and collaboration with states and cities seeking programs and funding to promote prevention.
CHF's primary activity has been in the prevention of childhood lead poisoning, the most significant and preventable environmental health problem facing America's children. We also focus on juvenile diabetes, asthma, and pediatric AIDS.
Join us in our efforts to promote proactive and pragmatic ways to prevent childhood diseases
What's New
- 05/23/09 - Senator Benjamin L. Cardin Joins CHF to Promote Community Health at Free Screening Event
- 05/05/09: CHF is deeply saddened to learn of the death of our dear friend and colleague, Secretary Jack Kemp. Secretary Kemp was a tireless leader who spent a lifetime seeking to improve the plight of our urban communities.
- 03/31/09: Dr. Benjamin Hooks, Founder and Chair of the Children's Health Forum authors an op-ed article published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch
- 03/24/09: CHF featured in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch praising Mayor Slay and his efforts to eliminate childhood lead poisoning
- 12/17/08: Press Release: Rhode Island Attorney General Patrick Lynch and CHF announce selection of CLEARCorps USA for lead safety program's remediation phase
- 12/16/08: DC City Council ushers in a new era in the District’s commitment to the health and welfare of its children with the passage of the Lead Hazard Prevention and Elimination Act of 2008
Spotlight
- ATTENTION: FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR YOUR COMMUNITY! The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has released the FY2009 Notice of Funding Availibility for the Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant Program.
- CHF continues to make strides in Rhode Island with the Healthy Kids Collaborative (HKC).
- In an effort to educate children and families and provide critical health screening services to underserved communities, CHF created the Children’s Health Days Program.
- CHF continues to work with communities across the United States to address the needs of underserved children.
- CHF releases video spotlighting the organization and its mission.
- For additional information about CHF’s programs and community involvement click here.