Mission

Partnership for Children believes that all children living with a life-threatening condition should have access to the care and emotional support they need to live life as fully as possible. Our mission is to increase access to medical care for children with serious illnesses and support their families.

The Big Idea

Partnership for Children provides compassionate and comprehensive support for families of children living with serious illness with services that address critical basic needs such as access to medical care, stable housing, food provision, and health and safety essentials.

We provide case coordination, helping families navigate complex systems, along with information and referral services connecting them with additional resources. Our transportation assistance ensures families access vital medical appointments, while our financial assistance covers essential living expenses such as rent and utilities. We also deliver groceries to alleviate the burden of food insecurity and offer practical supports like diapers and car seats.

In addition, we recognize the importance of emotional well-being, which is why we offer social, emotional, and recreational supports to provide a sense of normalcy and joy amidst difficult circumstances. Through our comprehensive approach, we aim to uplift and empower families, helping them face each day with hope and resilience.

Gas assistance for our daughter's medical visits has allowed us to focus on her well-being without worrying about travel costs. We’re very grateful for this help which has eased some of the burden during this difficult time. Rent payment assistance has allowed us to plan for the future, which has given us peace of mind and a sense of hope. Grocery deliveries have been especially beneficial during periods of our daughter's poor health, when time and energy are limited. It has allowed us to access a variety of fresh and healthy foods without having to leave home. We’re very grateful for these services that have improved our quality of life and made it easier to manage our daily responsibilities. It’s meant a lot to us as parents to see the bright smiles on our daughters' faces and to feel the generosity and support of our community.

- Claudia, mother to Joanna Raya