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Children and teens with chronic kidney disease (CKD) will eventually move from pediatric care to adult care. This transition can take time. A transiti...

Before July 2024, Reggie was your average teen. She loved dancing, reading, hanging out with friends, and was excited to start junior high school at t...

Kelly and Freddy Cavin’s son, Rory, was diagnosed with kidney dysplasia at fifteen months old. What came next—dialysis, two kidney transplants, a comm...

Vaccine information designed for children (under 19 years) living with kidney disease, on dialysis, or a kidney transplant. NKF will continue to be a ...

Learn how CKD affects children and teens, including causes, symptoms, treatment, and support for healthy growth.

Sully was diagnosed with PUV before birth. Learn how his family faced kidney failure and got him a life-saving transplant.

Learn how CKD affects children and teens, including causes, symptoms, treatment, and support for healthy growth.

A rare ARPKD diagnosis changed everything for this family. Now, they’re spreading awareness to help others facing similar challenges.

There are many causes of hematuria (blood in urine) in children, including infection, kidney stones, and heavy exercise. Testing and follow-up are key...