Circle Of Hope
Pediatric Program
Comfort and Curative Treatment
Our Pediatric Program is designed to walk alongside families, offering support, guidance, and care so children can remain at home, surrounded by comfort, familiarity, and love, for as long as possible.
Our goal is to help reduce unnecessary hospital stays while supporting families in caring for their child at home, without giving up hope or treatment options.
This program allows families to focus on both comfort and ongoing care, honoring what matters most to each child and family.
WHO WOULD BENEFIT?
This program may be helpful for any child and family facing a serious or life-limiting diagnosis who need extra support at home, while continuing to pursue treatment and potential cures for their child.
Families do not have to choose between hope and comfort. We are here to support both.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
Children with a life-limiting diagnosis who have a referral from their primary physician may be eligible for services.
OTHER DETAILS:
Case Management, Symptom Management, Respite, Equipment and Supplies
Your Care Team
Your child’s care team is comprised of a medical director, hospice physician, pediatric registered nurse, certified nursing assistants, spiritual care counselors, social workers, pharmacists, therapists and volunteers. A care team will guide patients and families through the stages of an illness. They also work closely with your child's primary treating physician or specialty physician. The team works together to meet the goals of the patient and family. Circle of Life Hospice is honored to have Dr. Barry Frank, Retired Pediatrician, as part of your care team as a pediatric advisor.
Maintaining Quality of Life
Having a seriously ill child can feel overwhelming, but you are not alone. There are caring ways to support your child and help improve their comfort and well-being.
Quality of life reflects how your child feels emotionally, physically, socially, and spiritually each day. By providing care in your home, your child can remain in a familiar, loving environment, often supporting greater comfort, routine, and peace. Together, we focus on helping each day be lived as fully and comfortably as possible, guided by your child’s needs and your family’s wishes.
Caring for Yourself While Being a Caregiver for Your Child
While caring for a seriously ill child it is easy to lose focus of your own needs. Be sure to take time to care for yourself. Caring for yourself is not a selfish act. It is necessary and will help give you the strength to go on. It is important to remain healthy for yourself and for your family.
Bereavement
Our bereavement team is here to support you and your family in whatever way you need, for as long as you need. Circle of Life Hospice offers compassionate grief support through group settings, one-on-one counseling with our social work team, and spiritual care.
Bereavement services are provided at no cost. You will never be charged for reaching out, leaning on us, or needing support.