Pediatric

ACT
Provides information to families and professionals involved in palliative care for children with life-threatening or terminal conditions. [UK]
http://www.act.org.uk/

Care of the Terminally Ill Child
Information about a child's concept of death, grief, physical and psychosocial needs, supportive, and the dying process.
http://www.chkd.org/terminal/

Children's Hospice and Palliative Care Coalition
Promotes family-centered care for children with life-threatening illness by reducing physical, emotional, spiritual, and psychological pain for the entire family. [California]
http://www.childrenshospice.org/

Children's Hospice International
Gateway for education, referrals and community resources for families coping with children that have catastrophic and terminal illnesses.
http://www.chionline.org/

Edmarc Hospice for Children
Offers home healthcare, hospice, and bereavement support. Material on services, the organization, and contact information. [Portsmouth, Virginia]
http://www.edmarc.org/

End-of-Life Care for Children
An educational palliative and pain management resource for parents and health professionals who care for children suffering from pain due to cancer. [Texas]
http://www.childendoflifecare.org/

Hospice of Contra Costa: Comfort for Kids
Provides compassionate health care to children facing the advanced stages of life-threatening illness.
http://www.hospicecc.org/ProgramsServices/ComfortforKids.aspx

The Hospital for Sick Children: Palliative Care
Description of services, resources, how to make difficult treatment decisions, calendar, and caring tips. [Ontario, Canda]
http://www.sickkids.ca/palliativecare/

Initiative for Pediatric Palliative Care
Desire to enhance family centered care for children living with life threatening conditions through education, research, and quality improvement.
http://www.ippcweb.org/

The Jason Program
Provides medical, emotional and spiritual care to Maine's critically ill and dying children and their families.
http://www.jasonprogram.org/

Palliative Care for Children
American Academy of Pediatrics policy statement offers advice on the development of a pediatric palliative care plan.
http://www.aap.org/policy/re0007.html

Royal Children's Hospital: Paediatric Palliative Care
Focus is on the dying child's quality of life, support for the family, and management of distressing symtoms. [Melbourne, Australia]
http://www.rch.org.au/rch_palliative/index.cfm?doc_id=1650