Kids Count on the Entire Community

At Dayton Children's we know that partnerships are a driving force for change in our community. We partner with other local organizations that complement or enhance our mission: to improve the health status of all children. We believe that far more can be accomplished by working together and that the health of children and families is linked to the health and strength of the community.

As the only children's hospital in the region, we take our pediatric expertise into the community to solve problems and create a healthy community for our children. Our community relationships demonstrate our commitment to the Dayton community - a community we have called home for over 40 years. Dayton Children's is committed to working with our many valued partners to help ensure Dayton remains a great city to live, work and play.

Community Health Improvement Services

Dayton Children’s commitment to caring for children beyond our walls and in the community is a key part of our mission. Our community health improvement services allow us to prevent injuries, improve health literacy and engage the community on important health initiatives. Dayton Children's provided $223,809 in community health improvement services to the community in fiscal year 2008-2009.

Community health improvement services incorporate health and safety outreach programs including Safe Kids Greater Dayton, Ask an Expert, Stay Ahead of Game, helmet fittings, car seat checks, health fairs and speaking engagements. Through these programs we are able to take our pediatric expertise into the community to improve the lives of children. This category also includes the costs for our Family Resource Center, offering information and support for families, asthma and smoking cessation programs and special needs programming that work to enhance the quality of life for children and families in our region.

Community Support

Dayton Children’s contributes to charity events and non-profit organizations that share our mission and improve the quality of life for children and families in our community.

Organizations assisted by Dayton Children’s include the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the Dayton Boys and Girls Club, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, March of Dimes, A Special Wish Foundation, Ronald McDonald House Charities and many more.

In fiscal year 2008-2009 Dayton Children's contributed $126,446 in cash and in-kind contributions to community groups and non-profits.

Community Leadership

Dayton Children’s employees serve on a variety of community boards and committees to make sure children have a voice in our community. Here are just some of the organizations that we work with!