Resources
Local Resources
The Kara Fund
The Kara Fund strives to enhance the quality of life of children with life-threatening diseases, and their families, by providing material items, goods and services that offer physical and emotional support for them in their time of distress. We will advocate for pediatric patients and palliative care initiatives where possible and appropriate.
The Kara Fund supports local patient families through The Pillar Project, NICU Program for Overnighters, Comfort Care Program, Home Care Program, and Family Care Program.
CompassionNet
CompassionNet is a community-based pediatric and perinatal palliative care program sponsored by the Lifetime Healthcare Companies, including Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and Univera Healthcare. YourCare Health Plan is also a sponsor. We provide support to families caring for a child with a potentially life-threatening illness as well as families expecting the birth of a child with a serious medical condition. Starting at the time of diagnosis, our interdisciplinary team collaborates with other providers to address children and families’ physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs and improve quality of life.Always Love
Always Love is a nonprofit organization founded by Jennifer Phillips of Root and Wander Photography, which gives parents photos to remember their children by.Perinatal and Infant Bereavement Resources of Central New York
No Bereaved Parent Should Stand Alone. Perinatal and Infant Bereavement Resources of Central New York is committed to a standard of optimal bereavement care for the Central New York region. We work towards this goal through resource sharing, education, and community programs for bereaved families.
Hospice of Central New York and of the Finger Lakes
Camp Healing Hearts
Camp Healing Hearts is a day camp for children who have experienced the death of a loved one or special person. Age appropriate groups provide an opportunity for children to interact with peers also dealing with grief.
The Grief Center
Our professional staff provides counseling support for children, teens and the adult who are trying to help. Our young children’s room is set up with puppets, doll houses, art supplies, board games, books, puzzles and more to help children express and learn to cope with their feelings of grief. Call us at 315-634-1100 to schedule an appointment.