Welcome to Kids With Heart National Association for Children's Heart Disorders
Our organization was formed in 1985 with the main mission of providing support, information, and
education for the families of the children living with congenital heart defects and to promote public
awareness of the issues that these families live with on a day to day basis.
Kids With Heart NACHD, Inc. started out as a local support group in Northeast Wisconsin. Soon
after we went National. Kids With Heart NACHD, Inc was the first National organization dedicated
to providing support, education, and awareness for congenital heart defects.
Today, Kids With Heart NACHD, Inc continues their efforts in helping to improve the lives of those
living with children's heart disorders and support families affected. All work done through Kids With
Heart NACHD, Inc is done by volunteers and has been since the beginning.
We are a 501(c)3 organization, all donations are tax exempt. We rely on volunteers and donations
to provide the services available.
Building partnerships to enhance the lives of everyone impacted by genetics
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A part of the Maternal and Child Health Neighborhood
Kids With Heart NACHD, Inc. Disclaimer:
The intention of this information is to give parents of children with congenital heart disorders a place to find information about specific disorders and other support resources. Kids with Heart National Association for Children's Heart Disorders, Inc. personnel are not doctors or medical personnel. In no way should any information found on this site be a substitute to professional medical care or attention from a qualified practitioner nor should it be inferred as such. ALWAYS check with your child's doctor if you have any questions or concerns about any diagnosis, symptoms, or treatments.
Site maintained and created by Angela Brooks and Michelle Rintamaki for Kids With Heart National Association for Children's Heart Disorders a 501(c)3 charitable organization.
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The United Hearts fund created by Angela Brooks through Kids With Heart NACHD in memory of Zachary Brooks. Looking for some suggestions on what to bring for an extended stay at the hospital ... We have put together a list to help you out.
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Featured story of the heart ...
Due to be born in December of 2004, Abbie was a very much anticipated early Christmas gift. A special gift that her loving family very much looked forward to. Abbie came into this world a seemingly healthy, beautiful baby girl and was sent home to bond with her family 48 hours after birth. As time went on, there were some noticable changes in Abbie ...