Meeting the unique needs of medically fragile children in the comfort of their home.
Coastal Kids Home Care is the only provider of in-home pediatric palliative and home health care in Monterey County, serving children with serious and life-limiting illnesses. Our Big Idea is to expand family engagement activities that offer joy, connection, and community to the families we serve. These include special events like “Mom Nights” with painting and conversation, “Dad Days” at local museums, and full-family outings to places like the zoo. These moments provide much-needed relief, create space for shared experiences, and help families facing similar challenges connect and support one another. While our clinical team delivers critical care at home, these events offer healing in a different way— through laughter, belonging, and memory-making. Funds raised will ensure more families have access to these powerful opportunities to feel seen, supported, and never alone.
When a child is diagnosed with a serious illness or born with a complex medical condition, the entire family feels the impact. For many parents, managing daily care alongside hospital visits and appointments with specialists in faraway cities becomes overwhelming. Coastal Kids Home Care eases that burden by bringing expert pediatric care directly to families in Monterey County. Our skilled nurses provide medical treatment at home—monitoring health, managing medications, and offering comfort in a familiar setting. For children with life-threatening conditions, we offer specialized palliative care tailored to their unique needs. Our team of social workers, therapists, and child life specialists provides emotional support, therapeutic play, and guidance to help families cope. Whether it’s coordinating care, reducing stress, or bringing peace in moments of crisis, Coastal Kids surrounds each child and family with compassion, skill, and hope—making it possible for children to heal and thrive at home, where they belong.
Coastal Kids is more than just a service — they are our family. Services began the same week our daughter came home from the NICU, and this year she turns 3. It made such a difference during the hardest time in our lives. I work with other agencies, and what Coastal Kids does truly exceeds expectations. From fall events at the pumpkin patch, spring Mom’s Night Out, to summer outings at Happy Hollow and My Museum — these experiences make a big impact not only on my disabled daughter but also on my oldest, who sometimes feels left out. Being around families with similar experiences strengthens our bond. Having a night off to paint and connect with amazing women made me feel seen. That moment encouraged me to engage more. My daughter is thriving because of the love and care Coastal Kids provides.
- Denise Ferreira, Salinas, CA
