What We Offer

Collaboration

• Creating a network for providers, doctors, nurses, support services, families, and community leaders to share ideas, information, and resources with each other

Education

• Educating healthcare professionals, families, and communities on the unique needs of children with chronic, complex, and life-limiting illness and their families
• Supporting the development of pediatric programs through formalized mentoring, teaching modules, and access to an experienced interdisciplinary team

Advocacy

• Working with local, regional, state and federal health care administrators, state agencies, and legislators to raise awareness for the state-wide need for quality pediatric palliative care
• Connecting with advocates across the country to generate a stronger voice, encourage broader idea sharing, and extend the network of those passionate about pediatric palliative care beyond the borders of Illinois

Research & Best Practice

• Engaging in clinical research to develop policies, best practice models and standards of care to promote high-quality, family-centered patient care for children living with life-limiting illness and their families

Support

• Expanding the capacity to provide palliative care through support, consultations, resources, and referrals
• Promoting an integrated model of care through communication and collaboration from hospitalizations to transitioning home to communities in all areas of the state during all phases of treatment