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Pediatric hospice care serves children from infancy through young adulthood who are facing life-limiting or life-threatening conditions. This specialized care recognizes that children have unique physical, emotional, and developmental needs that differ from adults.
Pediatric hospice care focuses not only on the child but also on supporting the entire family, including parents, siblings, and extended family members who are navigating this difficult journey together.
Most hospices cannot or will not serve children effectively. Pediatric hospice care requires specialized knowledge, training, and resources that differ significantly from adult hospice care. If you are looking for pediatric hospice, you should focus on an organization that has the specialization and skill set to provide quality care for children.
Providers with specialized pediatric programs offer essential services including:
Unlike hospice for adults, children can still seek curative treatment while on hospice. This approach, known as concurrent care, allows families to pursue treatments aimed at curing or treating their child's illness while also receiving the supportive care provided by hospice.
This means that children do not have to choose between pursuing potentially life-saving treatments and receiving comfort care. Pediatric hospice teams work alongside the child's medical team to coordinate both curative treatments and supportive care, ensuring the child receives comprehensive care that addresses both treatment goals and quality of life.
Pediatric hospice care is appropriate when a child has a life-limiting or life-threatening condition. Because children can receive concurrent care, families can access hospice services earlier in the child's journey, providing valuable support and resources throughout treatment. The focus is on comfort, quality of life, and supporting the entire family, while still allowing families to pursue treatment options that may offer hope for their child.
Families caring for a child with a serious illness often face legal, financial, and long-term planning decisions in addition to medical care.
Trusted Community Resources can help connect you with professionals who support families through these complex situations.