AAP-California Chapter 3

Child Abuse Prevention Month highlights the importance of centering families and building communities where children can grow up safe and supported. Prevention happens when families have the resources and relationships they need. Learn more here: vimeo.com/1136804288?fl=…

Make reading an adventure! Turning little moments into story time magic helps grow confident, curious readers. Try these easy tips: ⭐  Set playful reading goals ⏰  Create a cozy daily reading routine 🌈  Explore all kinds of stories 🏖️  Join a summer reading program

Measles cases are on the rise again. Download FCAAP’s Measles Resource Guide for tools to use in your practice to help educate your clinicians and talk to your patients. fcaap.org/read/MeaslesRe…

This month, Finance Manager Sara Blake is celebrating her 20th Work Anniversary with AAP-CA3! Please help us congratulate Sara on her many years of dedication to San Diego's children. #WorkAnniversary #Congratulations #Congrats #AAPCA3

Sleep disruptions look different in children. Rather than acting sluggish and tired, kids become more stimulated and dysregulated. Check out these tips from @HealthyChildren about how to get kids adjusted to the time change: tinyurl.com/mr4xrx96 #DaylightSavingTime

March is a big month for literacy- we celebrate National Reading Month, Read Across America Day, and Dr. Seuss' birthday! Sharing a story together, seeing caregivers enjoy reading, and having diverse books to choose from helps create life-long readers! #ReachOutandRead #DrSeuss

For two decades, HDS has served over 350,000 children and their families across San Diego. Thank you to every family who came to HDS for services or advocated for HDS. HDS would not be here without you💙 Learn more about HDS: aapca3.org/hds/ #HealthyDevelopmentServices

If you're looking for some #ValentinesDay fun for your kiddos that doesn't involve sugary treats, check out these four, at-home activities from @First5SD! Learn more: first5sandiego.org/parent-portal/… #ValentinesDayActivities

What does 9,000 Dr. Seuss books look like? Thanks to @DrSeussEnterprises in partnership with the @DrSeuss Foundation's generosity we distributed more than 9,000 books last week. Kids across San Diego and Imperial Counties can't wait to read these stories! #ReachOutAndRead

This month, Senior Project Specialist, Abby Belleza-Teply is celebrating her 5th #WorkAnniversary with AAP-CA3! Please help us congratulate Abby on her dedication to San Diego's children. #WorkAnniversary #Congratulations #Congrats #AAPCA3

Show our teeth some love! Providers, don't miss the @SanDiegoCounty's free, virtual oral health and fluoride varnish application training on February 12 from Noon - 1 p.m. Register here: tinyurl.com/4hm348k5 #ChildrensDentalHealthMonth #DentalHealthMonth

This month, Associate Project Director Jennifer Kennedy is celebrating her 13th Work Anniversary with AAP-CA3! Please help us congratulate Jennifer on her dedication to San Diego's children. #WorkAnniversary #Congratulations #Congrats #AAPCA3

For 20 years, Healthy Development Services has supported children & families across San Diego County by promoting optimal development and learning when it matters most. Thank you to all who made this impact possible! 💙 aapca3.org/hds/ #HealthyDevelopmentServices

This month, Senior Data Specialist, Julie Herbst is celebrating her 12th Work Anniversary with AAP-CA3! Please help us congratulate Julie on her dedication to San Diego's children. #WorkAnniversary #Congratulations #Congrats #AAPCA3

Healthy Children is hosting a free webinar for parents: Kids's Vaccines: The When, Why and What to Expect. Sign up to attend on 1/30 at 10 AM Pacific/12 CT Learn more: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… #vaccineswork #PublicHealth #DontWaitVaccinate

This month, Dr. Pradeep Gidwani, AAP-CA3's Medical Director of HDS and First Steps, is celebrating his 20th Work Anniversary with the chapter! Please help us congratulate Pradeep on his dedication to San Diego's children. #WorkAnniversary #Congratulations #Congrats #AAPCA3

This month, Project Director Lily Valmidiano is celebrating her 20th Work Anniversary with AAP-CA3! Please help us congratulate Lily on her dedication to San Diego's children. #WorkAnniversary #Congratulations #Congrats #AAPCA3

Healthy Children is hosting a free webinar for parents: Kids's Vaccines: The When, Why and What to Expect. Sign up to attend on 1/30 at 10 AM Pacific/12 CT Learn more: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… #VaccinesWork #PublicHealth #DontWaitVaccinate

Register Now for Birth of Brilliance 2026! Early bird pricing ends this January 16. Join us on February 26, 2026. This year’s gathering is designed to deepen our commitment to racial equity in every system that touches children and families. Register: birthofbrilliance.com

This month, Executive Director Meredith Kennedy is celebrating her 23rd Work Anniversary with AAP-CA3! We are grateful for her dedication to San Diego's children and the chapter's members! #WorkAnniversary #Congratulations #Congrats #AAPCA3