Community Education & Child Advocacy Department

Safe Children

Healthy Children

Strong Families

Department Information

Education Campaigns

As Indiana's only comprehensive care facility for children, James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children, located in Indianapolis, Indiana, is well recognized across the state and country for providing excellence in pediatric healthcare for children with chronic conditions, disabilities, or serious injury. Part of James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children's long-standing commitment to all children is to help children stay well and to prevent or reduce child injuries.

The mission of the Community Education And Child Advocacy Department of the James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children is to help all children grow up to lead healthy, safe, and productive lives. To accomplish this mission, the Community Education And Child Advocacy Department develops special projects, education programs, information materials, and partnerships to address children's health, wellness, injury prevention, disability awareness, and access to healthcare.