Mission

In the tradition of St. Elizabeth Seton, we cherish all children and believe in the healing power of loving relationships. As a center of pediatric, rehabilitative and palliative care, we are inspired by her legacy as we join with families in the holistic care of their children.

• Children need their families to be integral participants in their care, in recognition of the unique bond that exists between parent and child.
• Children need to experience all aspects of family life, including sharing and celebrating their cultural and faith-based traditions.
• Children learn by experiencing each moment as an opportunity for learning, development and growth.
• Children need friends.
• Children need adult role models.
• Children are filled with a sense of wonder, a need to be engaged and stimulated, and a desire to explore and broaden their world.
• Children need to experience the magnificence that comes from sensory stimulation.
• Children enjoy giving as well as receiving and being valued for each contribution they can make to their community.
• Children love to sing, perform, be recognized and delight an audience.
• Children need to take risks that allow them the beauty of self-discovery, the joy of success and the mastery of difficult tasks.
• Children are drawn to nature and a green and natural environment; a world filled with animals, plants, water, snow and the outdoors.
• Children like order, expected events and rituals.
• Children should have the pleasure of living in an environment that approximates a homelike setting, with elements of a neighborhood community.