National Survey of Children’s Health Fact Sheet

Health Resources and Services Administration, October 2018

Each year, the NSCH collects information on topics such as the presence of special health care needs, access to and utilization of health care, receipt of care in a medical home, family interactions, parental health, school and after-school experiences, and neighborhood characteristics. As an annual survey, it provides data for tracking progress toward achieving national health objectives.

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