Caring for Kids (CfK), Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS)
Caring for Kids provides parents with information about their child's and teen's health and well-being. Developed by the Canadian Paediatric Society.
Website: http://www.caringforkids.cps.ca/
Country: Canada
Last evaluation: 2019
Website audience(s):
General public, healthcare professionals
Social Media: Twitter
Description of the website
The website of Caring for Kids is a member of the WHO-led project Vaccine Safety Net (VSN).
Caring for Kids is a website developed by the Canadian Paediatric Society, a national association of paediatricians, committed to working together to advance the health of children and youth by nurturing excellence in health care, advocacy, education, research and support of its membership. Caring for Kids provides parents with information about their child's health and well-being.
Most documents on Caring for Kids are based on CPS position statements, which are created by expert committees and approved by the CPS Board of Directors. Position statements are reviewed each year to ensure they are up-to-date. Other documents are developed and reviewed by the CPS Public Education Subcommittee, which is made up of practicing paediatricians from across Canada.
Website’s sponsorship policy
Caring for Kids is funded by the Canadian Paediatric Society. This site does not accept product advertisements.
The CPS’ activities and programs are funded through a wide variety of sources, including membership dues, revenue from continuing medical education events and annual conferences, publications, unrestricted grants from individuals, foundations and corporations, as well as government grants. Monies are then allocated to the Society’s programs.
Website’s content or editorial policy
Most documents on Caring for Kids are based on CPS position statements, which are created by expert committees and approved by the Board of Directors. Position statements are reviewed each year to ensure they are up-to-date. Other documents are developed and reviewed by the CPS Public Education Advisory Committee, which is made up of practicing paediatricians from across Canada.