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Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Care for Children in Northern Ohio

Reserve Care is the only agency in Ohio with a dedicated pediatric care program. Our clinicians bring advanced pediatric expertise and a deep commitment to the dignity and individuality of every child.

Compassionate Guidance and Expert Care

Reserve Care offers specialized pediatric hospice and palliative care for infants, children and adolescents. Our team helps manage symptoms, support daily life and guide families through complex care decisions. 

We meet families where they are. That may be at home, in the hospital or at one of our care centers. Wherever care takes place, our focus remains the same: comfort, dignity and quality of life for your child. 

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What is Pediatric Palliative Care?

Pediatric palliative care supports children living with serious or complex illness. It focuses on relief from symptoms, improved comfort and support for families navigating medical care.

Children can receive palliative care at any stage of illness and alongside curative treatment.

Our team helps families:

  • Manage pain and difficult symptoms
  • Understand care options and medical plans
  • Coordinate care between specialists
  • Support emotional and spiritualwell being
  • Navigate complex health care systems
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When Is Pediatric Hospice Care Needed?

Pediatric hospice care supports children whose illness is no longer responding to curative treatment. Care focuses on comfort, peace and meaningful time together.

Our pediatric team supports the entire family during this time.

Hospice care includes:

  • Expert pain and symptom management
  • Nursing care and medical oversight
  • Emotional and spiritual support
  • Support for siblings and extended family
  • Guidance throughdifficult decisions
  • Bereavement care for families after loss

Families never walk this path alone. Our team walks beside you every step of the way.

The Importance of a Pediatric-Specific Palliative or Hospice Care Team

Hear Reserve Care CEO Bill Finn and pediatric palliative care expert Blyth Lord, founder of Courageous Parents Network, discuss the importance of tailored pediatric palliative care and the impact it can have on families navigating serious illness. 

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Where Pediatric Palliative Care Is Provided

Reserve Care delivers care wherever someone calls home. This includes private residences, assisted living communities, and nursing facilities. Our teams adapt care to each setting while providing consistent, compassionate support.

We are here to help

Families often tell us they wish they had learned about pediatric care sooner. Support can begin earlier than many people realize. If your child is living with a serious illness, our team is here to listen, guide and help you understand your options.