Children benefit from specialized pediatric medical care, so our aim is to surround them and their families with the type of unique support, care, and compassion they need to thrive.
PARTNERS FOR KIDS is an innovative alliance that allows children 0–20 years of age with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions to receive both curative and palliative treatments simultaneously, ensuring that they have access to a full spectrum of care that addresses their medical, emotional, spiritual, and family needs.
PARTNERS FOR KIDS is rooted in the belief that every child deserves the best possible care, regardless of the stage of their illness. Our goal is to ensure that children with complex medical conditions receive the best possible care at every stage of their journey.
- Simultaneous Curative and Palliative Treatments: Children may receive aggressive treatments for their illnesses alongside supportive services focused on comfort and quality of life, including pain management, symptom control, and emotional and psychological support.
- Multidisciplinary Care Teams: The program brings together pediatricians, specialists, palliative care providers, nurses, social workers, child life specialists, and chaplains, working collaboratively to provide emotional, psychological, and spiritual support for each child and family.
- Family-Centered Approach: Understanding the unique needs of each diverse family, the program emphasizes open communication, family education, and support throughout the child’s treatment journey.
- Increased Access to Resources: Patients and families will have access to a range of resources, including counseling, respite care, and advance care planning, all designed to reduce stress and improve quality of life.
PARTNERS FOR KIDS is a collaboration that represents a holistic approach to pediatric care that prioritizes not only the treatment of the disease, but also the well-being of the child and family.
Founded in 1908, VNA Health is California’s third oldest Visiting Nurse Association and continues to be Santa Barbara County’s leading nonprofit Medicare certified provider of
comprehensive in-home healthcare, helping patients at any age or stage in life – and their families – live well at home, wherever they reside and call home.
Children and families benefit from receiving consistent, top-quality, evidence-based care as close to home as possible. That’s exactly what you’ll get when you choose the extensive children’s health care services at Cottage Children’s Medical Center (CCMC) on California’s Central Coast.
CenCal Health is the local Medi-Cal health plan that partners with over 5,000 physicians, hospitals, and other providers in delivering health care services to more than 240,000 members in its two-county service area – one in three residents of Santa Barbara County and one in four residents of San Luis Obispo County.
Hearts Aligned Inc. provides support for families with critically ill children. Our mission is to provide financial assistance, family support, and advocacy to families with a critically ill child living in Santa Barbara County to create connections, empowerment, and peace of mind for families.
Since 1974 Hospice of Santa Barbara, Inc. has been providing compassionate care and support to those impacted with serious illness and the bereaved in our community. We are the second oldest non-medical, volunteer-based hospice program in the United States, and we continue to build today on our distinguished history.
Central Coast Home Health & Hospice provides services to children with life limiting illness or conditions. The focus remains on quality of life, symptom management, and emotional support in the home. The goal is to provide specialized care to support children and their families throughout their journey.
Herencia Indigena facilitates communication between health care providers and indigenous communities throughout the Central Coast. Our mission is simple: to provide high-quality services for our valued clients. Through open communication and exceptional service, we hope you’ll find what you’re looking for with our interpreting service.
Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation advocates for families living in Santa Barbara, Ventura, and San Luis Obispo counties who have a child with cancer by providing financial, educational, and emotional support. We support the entire family when their child has cancer. Our programs allow parents to focus on what matters most, their child’s well-being.
Dignity Health Home Health services provide comprehensive care for patients who have recently been discharged from the hospital or homebound individuals needing professional nursing and/or rehabilitative care throughout northern Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties.
The collaborative services offered by PARTNERS FOR KIDS are available to children ages 0–20 years who have been diagnosed with serious, chronic, or life-threatening illnesses. Referrals can be made by physicians, hospitals, or through direct family request.
For more information about PARTNERS FOR KIDS, please contact Rebecca Simonitsch at 805-448-0399 or partnersforkids@sbch.org.
