Community Access to Child Health (CATCH) supports pediatricians in their efforts to collaborate within their communities to advance the health of all children.

Celebrating 30 years of CATCH! Watch this video about CATCH’s impact on innovation, advocacy, and leadership development.

“This experience was truly a professional game changer for me; I learned so much about leadership and becoming engaged in the community.”

Seeking Resident Leaders

CATCH is seeking applications for District Resident CATCH Liaison in AAP Districts I, VII and VIII. Deadline to APPLY has been extended until September 30, 2026.

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What is the AAP CATCH Program?

The Community Access to Child Health (CATCH) program is a flagship initiative of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Over the past 30 years, the AAP CATCH program has funded over 1200 pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists, pediatric surgical specialists, and fellowship trainees and 700 pediatric trainees, to collaborate within their communities creating positive change for children, including child health improvements, increased access to care, and innovative strategies to address child health disparities. AAP CATCH grant recipients indicate many professional rewards from their involvement: new skills for community advocacy; mentorship; leadership opportunities; and impacts on their career trajectories.

CATCH also engages a network of volunteer pediatricians -- Chapter CATCH Facilitators and District Resident Liaisons -- who provide feedback and support to those seeking funding as well as assistance once a project has started. Learn more about the assistance that is available.

Congratulations 2026 Grantees!

A total of 117 applications were submitted for the 2026 grant cycle.  On April 10, 2026, the Community Access to Child Health (CATCH) program awarded grants to 48 Fellows and Pediatric Trainees/Residents across the country.  The map shows the funded projects’ locations.  Click on a Star to read more about each project.

Learn about other past grant recipients, by searching the Community Pediatrics Funded Project database, where you can find information on projects funded through the CATCH Program and the Healthy Tomorrows Program, from 2017 to present.

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Grant Opportunities

CATCH Planning, Implementation, and Resident Grants support innovative community-based child health initiatives.​

Find Funded Projects

Find information on projects funded through the CATCH program and the Healthy Tomorrows program.

In their Own Words

Hear directly from Grantees about CATCH’s impact.

Grantee FAQs

Information for currently funded CATCH grantees.

F. Edwards Rushton CATCH Award​

Named in honor of Francis Edwards Rushton, Sr, MD, FAAP, the founder of CATCH.

Our Leaders

View the list of CATCH leaders.


Donate Now

Show your support for the Community Access to Child Health (CATCH) program, now celebrating its 30th anniversary. Your gift to CATCH provides more opportunities for pediatricians to meaningfully engage with communities to improve child health. Designate your contribution for CATCH programming now, or for the future through the CATCH Endowment.

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Our Supporters

The AAP CATCH Program is made possible through the support of Roots & Wings Foundation with additional support from various AAP Sections and Councils and donations to the AAP Friends of Children Fund.

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Last Updated

10/27/2025

Source

American Academy of Pediatrics