Making children’s pain relief and prevention a cornerstone of compassionate medical care

ChildKind International

ChildKind International is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the quality of pediatric pain care around the world through:

  • Encouraging excellence in pain care by supporting and recognizing institutions that have developed best practices
  • Expanding pain management knowledge with an open exchange of best practices and protocols in the prevention and treatment of pain
  • Building connections among clinicians by providing ongoing educational forums

With support from ChildKind, healthcare organizations can enhance their pain management practices to help children at their most vulnerable time.

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Certification

ChildKind certification offers a visible manifestation of an institution’s strong commitment to children’s pain relief. Here’s how to begin our certification process.

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Resource Library

ChildKind maintains an open-access library of policies and resources on pediatric pain. The library is designed to support the translation of pain knowledge into practice.

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Get Involved

Help us ensure that fewer children suffer needless pain by giving today. Join the collaborative network of people who support the efforts of ChildKind.

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15-20%

Number of children affected by pain

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Myth

Pain cannot be accurately assessed in children

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Myth

Children are less sensitive to pain than adults

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Truth

Most pain can be prevented, treated, or reduced using available strategies

TESTIMONIALS

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Endorsing organizations