09/01/2026
AAP Calls for Border Policies That Protect Children's Health & Well-Being
When children arrive at the U.S. border seeking safety, the systems that receive and care for them should put children's health, well-being and best interests first, according to a new policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
In its policy statement, "Reception and Assessment of Immigrant Children and Families Seeking U.S. Humanitarian Protection: Upholding the Best Interest of the Child," the AAP calls for a humanitarian response and child-centered approaches that prioritize timely health care, emotional support, fam...