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At Rady Children’s Health, we partner with healthcare providers, schools, nonprofits and community leaders to support the health, hope and healing of children and families in our community.

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Programs for the people closest to our kids

We work alongside schools, healthcare professionals, and community organizations to bring education, wellness, and clinical resources to the children who need them.

Upcoming Events

August 2026

Wed 19

Aug 19 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Autism Dads Connect

Thompson Autism & Neurodevelopmental Center hosts a free monthly social group for dads within the neurodivergent community.

Tue 25

Aug 25 | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Virtual School Nurse Education Series: E-Bike Safety & SN Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Access Training

Join this free virtual session for school nurses covering e-bike safety strategies and EMR access training. Aug 25, 2026 | 11am-12:30pm. Register today.

School Nurses bike, Physician, safety, Virtual

Fri 28

Aug 28 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Autism Moms Connect

Join a welcoming support group for moms of children with autism—any age, any stage. Meet at CHOC’s Thompson Center in Orange to connect, share, and build lasting friendships.

Community Autism, Thompson Autism and Neurodevelopmental Center

September 2026

Tue 1		Sep 1 \| 9:00 am - 10:00 am Virtual School Nurse Education Series: Testicular Pain: Recognizing Sudden Testicular Pain Free virtual training for school nurses on recognizing sudden testicular pain, testicular torsion signs, and emergency referral. Register now. School Nurses Physician, Urology, Virtual
Wed 16		Sep 16 \| 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm CHER Academy: GI Essentials: Supporting Feeding and ARFID Across Ages Join this in-person session on GI Essentials for feeding disorders & ARFID across ages. Clinical strategies, coaching tips, and hands-on practice. School Nurses CHER Academy, Eating Disorder, Gastroenterology, Physician
Wed 16		Sep 16 \| 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Autism Dads Connect Thompson Autism & Neurodevelopmental Center hosts a free monthly social group for dads within the neurodivergent community. Community Autism, Thompson Autism and Neurodevelopmental Center
Mon 21		Sep 21 – Sep 22 \| 9:00 am - 11:30 am Help Me Grow: Training on Developmental/Behavioral Screening Tools Help Me Grow is offering a 2-part training on the Ages and Stages Questionnaires (ASQ-3) and the Ages and Stages Questionnaire: Social Emotional (ASQ:SE-2). Community Help Me Grow
Fri 25		Sep 25 \| 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Autism Moms Connect Join a welcoming support group for moms of children with autism—any age, any stage. Meet at CHOC’s Thompson Center in Orange to connect, share, and build lasting friendships. Community Autism, Thompson Autism and Neurodevelopmental Center

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