About Us
The Children’s Health Defense Florida Chapter (EIN #26-0388604) is a group of Floridians who desire to preserve and protect freedoms dedicated to the health of people and our planet. Our mission is to end childhood health epidemics by eliminating toxic exposure. We strive to restore and protect the health of children by eliminating environmental exposures, holding responsible parties accountable, and establishing safeguards to prevent future harm of children’s health. Protect Children. Expose Harms. Seek Justice.
We do what we do for many reasons. Some of us have children who have been injured. Some of us have seen an injustice and feel the need to step in where others fear to tread. Some of us are focused on the demand for scientific integrity and others on improving the health of this and future generations. Some of us are eager to help in any way we can. The one thing we all share is our passionate belief that we have public health policies and practices that are harming our children. For the future health of our children and planet, we call for more research and transparency.
We honor Robert F. Kennedy Jr. – Founder and former Chairman of the Board Children’s Health Defense
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Founder and former Chairman of the Board and Chief Legal Counsel of Children’s Health Defense, was the founder of Waterkeeper Alliance, the world’s largest clean water advocacy group, and serves as counsel to Morgan & Morgan, a nationwide personal injury practice.
Mr. Kennedy is an esteemed author, with a long list of published books including the New York Times’ bestseller, “Crimes Against Nature.” Mr. Kennedy was named one of Time magazine’s “Heroes for the Planet” for his success helping Riverkeeper lead the fight to restore the Hudson River. His reputation as a resolute defender of the environment and children’s health stems from a litany of successful legal actions. He received recognition for his role in the landmark victory against Monsanto last year, as well as in the DuPont Case that inspired the movie “Dark Waters” (2019).