Frequently Asked Questions

We want to build a world where mental health is a vital part of every child’s upbringing. And we’re doing that by providing free, expert-created resources that can help empower adults to understand, address and promote the mental health of kids.

  • What is the mission of The Kids Mental Health Foundation?
  • Who is the founder and creator of The Kids Mental Health Foundation?
  • How are donations to The Kids Mental Health Foundation used?
  • How do I get involved?
  • What is On Our Sleeves?

 What is the mission of The Kids Mental Health Foundation?

The mission of The Kids Mental Health Foundation is to give free expert-created resources to all U.S. communities so everyone can understand and promote mental health for children. 

Who is the founder and creator of The Kids Mental Health Foundation?

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is the proud founder of The Kids Mental Health Foundation. Nationwide Children’s Hospital and its dedicated team of more than 1,000 behavioral health experts guide the evidence-informed content and research behind all the resources of The Kids Mental Health Foundation.

How are donations to The Kids Mental Health Foundation used?

Donations help us fund our mission – to develop and provide free expert-created resources to all U.S. communities so everyone can understand and promote mental health for children. Those donations allow us to work with clinicians on new cutting-edge resources for parents and caregivers, new lesson plans for classrooms, mental wellness kits for educators and curriculum for working parents. Donations fuel all our free content and also the research to evaluate our resources effectiveness so continue making an impact.

What is On Our Sleeves?

On Our Sleeves is a signature program of The Kids Mental Health Foundation providing content to communities through leading health care institutions and behavioral health providers around the United States. It provides free educational resources to parents and caregivers to help break stigmas.

How do I get involved?

Everyone can get involved and we’d love to have your help.

  • Donate to fund more mental health and wellness resources.
  • Host an event to support The Kids Mental Health Foundation. 
  • Follow the Kids Mental Health Foundation on social media and share content in your favorite social channels using #KidsMentalHealthFoundation.
  • Corporations, individuals, youth serving non-profits and healthcare organizations can partner through various opportunities. Learn more here.
  • Sign up for our weekly emails to get free mental wellness resources in your inbox.