American Academy of Pediatrics, CA Chapter 3 (AAP-CA3)

American Academy of Pediatrics, CA Chapter 3 (AAP-CA3) AAP-CA3 is dedicated to achieving physical & mental health and social well-being for all children Home of

AAP-CA3 is dedicated to achieving physical & mental health and social well-being for every infant, child & adolescent in San Diego & Imperial Counties. Programs include Reach Out and Read San Diego, First Steps, Healthy Development Services, ACEs Aware.

Progress Reports are due September 1st! Designated site staff should complete them on myROR.org before the deadline. Sit...
08/21/2026

Progress Reports are due September 1st!

Designated site staff should complete them on myROR.org before the deadline. Sites that complete their Progress Reports on time will be entered in a raffle to win books!

Reach Out and Read

Books On the Bay is AAP-CA3's annual fundraising event. All proceeds support the Reach Out and Read San Diego program, p...
08/18/2026

Books On the Bay is AAP-CA3's annual fundraising event. All proceeds support the Reach Out and Read San Diego program, providing over 190,000 books a year to underserved children across San Diego and Imperial Counties.

Join us on October 24th at the beautiful Hyatt Regency Mission Bay from 5:30-9:00pm for an exciting evening of live music, Alma del barrio Folklorico dancers, socializing, delicious food, live and silent auctions, and more, as we celebrate Reach Out and Read’s multiculturalism.

Visit this link for more information on sponsorships:https://aapca3.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/RORSD-BOB-2026-Sponsorship-Packet.pdf

Event tickets on sale now!

AAP-CA3's Healthy Development Services (HDS) promotes healthy relationships. HDS offers no-cost classes where families c...
08/14/2026

AAP-CA3's Healthy Development Services (HDS) promotes healthy relationships. HDS offers no-cost classes where families can learn together about child development, bond with their child, and connect with other parents.

HDS serves families living in San Diego County with children ages birth through 5 years old (who have not yet started kindergarten).

Learn if HDS is the right fit for you and your child:
https://aapca3.org/hds/parents/about-us/



American Academy of Pediatrics

Family Health Centers of San Diego

Rady Children's Health - San Diego


SBCS

Palomar Health
5 San Diego
First 5 San Diego

August is National Breastfeeding Month  🎉 This year’s theme is RISE: resilience, interdependence, self-determination, an...
08/07/2026

August is National Breastfeeding Month 🎉 This year’s theme is RISE: resilience, interdependence, self-determination, and empowerment. The theme uplifts the heart and strength of the First Food field: human milk.

Let’s RISE together! Our strength lies in the generosity of human milk donors and our community connections 💗

Learn more by visiting: https://www.usbreastfeeding.org/national-breastfeeding-month.html

This month, HR & Operations Manager Kirstie Pfeifer is celebrating her 6th Work Anniversary with AAP-CA3!Please help us ...
08/06/2026

This month, HR & Operations Manager Kirstie Pfeifer is celebrating her 6th Work Anniversary with AAP-CA3!

Please help us congratulate Kirstie on her dedication to San Diego's children.




American Academy of Pediatrics

Healthy Children
AAP News

Ready to take your program to the next level?Our team of public health and early childhood professionals partners with o...
07/29/2026

Ready to take your program to the next level?
Our team of public health and early childhood professionals partners with organizations across California to strengthen programs and improve outcomes for children and families.
With expertise in pediatrics, home visiting, and early intervention, we help organizations:
✔️ Build capacity
✔️ Strengthen program quality
✔️ Reduce the administrative burden of implementing evidence-based practices

Learn more about how we can support your work by visiting our website: aapca3consulting.org/

This National Parents’ Day (July 26th), we celebrate the heart of every family: parents and caregivers. Parents’ Day hon...
07/24/2026

This National Parents’ Day (July 26th), we celebrate the heart of every family: parents and caregivers. Parents’ Day honors the love, dedication, and everyday teamwork that help children grow and thrive. Healthy Families San Diego County home visitors are proud to walk alongside parents to recognize their strengths, build their confidence, and celebrate how they show up for their children. Strong parents build strong families.


American Academy of Pediatrics

Healthy Children
Healthy Families America

County of San Diego - Government

SAY San Diego

SBCS

Palomar UC San Diego Health

This month, Senior Project Specialist Allyson Cruz-Edquid is celebrating her 8th Work Anniversary with AAP-CA3!Please he...
07/22/2026

This month, Senior Project Specialist Allyson Cruz-Edquid is celebrating her 8th Work Anniversary with AAP-CA3!

Please help us congratulate Allyson on her dedication to San Diego's children.




American Academy of Pediatrics

Healthy Children
AAP News

For 20 years, Reach Out and Read San Diego has brought joy and hope to children and their families distributing 2.5 mill...
07/20/2026

For 20 years, Reach Out and Read San Diego has brought joy and hope to children and their families distributing 2.5 million new developmentally and culturally appropriate books. When they get to take a book home, their child’s face lights up with joy. There is joy when families cuddle up with these books that bring laughter, excitement, wonder, curiosity, and closeness through these shared moments. Watching their children grow in their knowledge and abilities brings hope for every family that their child will excel. Thank you for being a part of our 2.5 million book journey!



Reach Out and Read

Progress Reports are now open! Log in to myror.org to complete them before September 1st. American Academy of Pediatrics...
07/16/2026

Progress Reports are now open! Log in to myror.org to complete them before September 1st.


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