THE CHILDREN'S HOME OF PITTSBURGH

Programs

1. Pediatric specialty hospitalour pediatric specialty hospital is a 30-bed, sub-acute hospital for medically fragile children ages birth to 21 in our community. The model offers high-quality care to children while also teaching parents and guardians in caregiving, preparing families for their eventual discharge home. Patient rooms and hospital units are designed to be homelike, reducing stress for children and families but also simulating the home environment for training. With highly-skilled medical personnel who can deliver care and teach, families leave ready for home as they help their medically fragile child fully heal.in the last three years, our pediatric specialty hospital has cared for hundreds of pediatric patients, admitting approximately 700 children in our community with an average length of stay of 38 days. These children referred into our care are more fragile, with ranging diagnosis and illnesses. With this patient population of greater acuity and diversity, nurses have been exceedingly relied upon to be generalists, teaching families and delivering care across several pediatric areas, including cardiology, wound care, and complex gastro-intestinal treatment. The…

   $12,096,835 spent$13,004,743 earned by the program
   68% of program spending

2. Child's way daycareat child's way, our center for medically fragile children, we continue offering preschool, daycare, and before- and after-school care for children, age birth to age 21. The first program of its kind in pennsylvania, we opened child's way in may 1998 and have since served more than 450 children and their families. Child's way is a dually licensed pediatric extended care center and 4 out of 4 keystone stars accredited program that is designed for working families as a supplement or alternative to in-home nursing.through child's way, we offer on-site services from speech and physical therapies to fixing and fitting adaptive equipment, including braces, wheelchairs, and more. Our inclusive program costs $45 per day, with scholarships and financial aid available to families in need.we provide high-quality early education opportunities for children who are unable to attend traditional daycares. Medically fragile children, who would otherwise be isolated at home, can play, learn, and socialize within an inclusive community. We encourage parents and caregivers to pursue educational and career opportunities, knowing that their child is well cared for.current activities…

   $3,017,467 spent$1,829,623 earned by the program
   17% of program spending

3. Counseling & family support services for more than 130 years, the children's home has been respected in the community and across the country for the quality of work in adoption. More than 7,000 infants and children have been placed with families through the children's home. The adoption program provides a comprehensive range of services in support of adoptive families, birth families, and adopted children and adults. The success is based on a belief that adoption is not a one-time event, but a lifelong journey. The program offers a lifetime of support services through a staff of experienced professional counselors. The services and programs provided by the children's home include infant placement services, which consist of birthparent counseling services, adoptive family services and transitional infant care; post adoption services; private adoption services; infertility counseling; research and reunion; community education; adoption from foster care services; and services provided for pennsylvania's statewide adoption and permanency network (swan.)the children's home is also a leader in the field of open adoption. We began conducting open adoptions over 29 years ago and have…

   $1,500,809 spent$838,411 earned by the program
   8% of program spending

4. Pediatric viewpediatric view is a one-of-a-kind program that exists nowhere else in the country and helps to identify cortical visual impairment in the neonatal, infant, and pediatric populations. Early detection when the brain is still able to learn, grow, and adapt sets children up with the most effective plan to experience healthy independence, numeracy, literacy, and well-being.this initiative treats patients with cortical visual impairment (cvi), a visual disfunction that occurs within the brain, not the eye. Patients receive the tools they need to positively experience the world around them. Pediatric view began in the 1990s as an extension of nicu follow-up programs. It has been continually administered by dr. Christine roman-lantzy, growing from a local program to one that serves families internationally. During the 30 years that this program has been in existence, it has positively impacted the lives of more than 2,500 neonates and pediatric patients.cvi is caused by conditions that impact the structure or function of the visual processing areas of the brain. Conditions may occur at birth or be acquired later through trauma. Some specific causes of cvi include…

   $397,055 spent$286,442 earned by the program
   2% of program spending

5. Family centered therapywe have created a cohesive continuum of care for children, where our therapists, teachers, and nurses will work together with families to optimize a child's individualized plan and progress. We specialize in:- complex swallowing and feeing- cortical visual impairment (cvi) - seating and mobility- sensory integration- splitting and casting- augmentation communication - assistive technology.we have expanded our therapy services to continue our vision of holistic healthcare. This expansion reflects a vision of empowerment and growth, ensuring that every child and family receives the support they need to thrive. We now provide personalized treatment plans for children with physical disabilities or developmental delays. We have invested in equipment, expanded therapy rooms (including a gym), and recruited specialized therapists, so the children we serve will improve mobility, enhance communication skills, and promote independence.our current services include:- physical therapy- occupational therapy- speech therapy- early intervention therapy- feeding therapy- vision support servicesour therapists are now early intervention providers, as well. Pennsylvania's early…

   $691,045 spent$1,184,391 earned by the program
   4% of program spending

The 5 programs described on its FY2024 Form 990, listed largest first by expense. Program spending in total: $17,703,211.