Achieving better health outcomes for children and their families
At NICHQ, we are committed to lasting systems change to drive sustainable improvements in the complex issues facing children and families.
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How we work
At NICHQ, we’re pioneering change in children’s health through rigorous yet flexible methods. With data-driven tools and a collaborative approach, we drive sustainable improvement for better health outcomes.
Our Impact
NICHQ’s project work approaches pressing issues with a lens of shared learning, action, and impact, with a focus on equity, reducing health disparities, and addressing root causes of inequity. From our continued efforts, more mothers and birthing people, their children, and their families have better access to care, better coordinated services across systems and sectors, and better designed solutions by involving families and their communities.
Our Core Values
We co-created our Values over the course of nearly a year, resulting in statements reflective of our entire organization. These values are both our north star and a reminder of what we strive to do every day – help every child achieve their optimal health.
Collaboration
We engage diverse partners in shared learning, action, and measurement to improve systems of care and eliminate inequities for children and families.
Innovation
We create and promote new approaches for lasting systems change to improve children’s health.
Data-Driven Impact
We use applied research and evaluation to make data-driven decisions that accelerate measurable changes to health outcomes for all children.
Passion and Influence
We are determined to influence transformative, equitable change for the health of children and their families.
Equity
We prioritize health equity and elevate experiences of children and families in marginalized communities to challenge systemic inequities.
What people are saying about NICHQ programs and partnerships
“NICHQ’s team brought enthusiasm, structure, and information about how to effectively implement change management to the project, which has been key to the success of the collaborative. I continue to look forward to guidance and support from NICHQ in the future.”
Pamela Barens, MD
