National Institute for Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)

The National Institute for Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) is a part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health. It focuses on understanding and improving the health and development of children, as well as human development across the lifespan. NICHD conducts and supports research on various topics, including prenatal health, childhood diseases, growth, and learning disabilities. Its goal is to advance knowledge that can help promote better health outcomes for children and families and to inform policies and practices that enhance child welfare.