Children Health Research Foundation, Inc. home about donate bostonchildrenhealthphysicians the CHRF team fundraiser community events and resources contact news More Mission CHRF supports promotes and executes research regarding the health of children and families in New Yorks Hudson Valley and surrounding regions particularly the most vulnerable members of these communities with a focus on improving health services for mothers and children and enhancing the quality of life of children diagnosed with chronic or serious medical conditions. Initiatives PICHC Perinatal and Infant Community Health Collaborative The PICHC program works together with communities to improve perinatal and infant health outcomes for highneed low income Medicaid eligible individuals and their families . PICHC programs use strategies to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals of reproductive age and their families with a focus on individuals in the prenatal postpartum and interconception periods. Breastfeeding Westchester Rockland County CHRF manages a Breastfeeding Friendly care continuum from pregnancy through infancy to increase breastfeeding initiation.