Community Access to Child Health (CATCH) supports pediatricians in their efforts to collaborate within their communities to advance the health of all children.
“This experience was truly a professional game changer for me; I learned so much about leadership and becoming engaged in the community.”
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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.
Watch this video about CATCH’s impact on innovation, advocacy, and leadership development, featuring 10 CATCH grantees.
The CATCH program awarded grants in April 2026 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.
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.
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.
10/27/2025
American Academy of Pediatrics
