Hospitals

Located in New Haven, CT, the 19 bed intensive care unit at Yale-New Haven Children's Hospital provides around the clock care to infants, children and adolescents with life-threatening illnesses and injuries, as well as those recovering from major or high-risk surgery. As the original hospital and the test site for all Kisses from Kate programs, Yale participates in all 8 of KfK’s programs: Records in a Flash, Helping Hearts, Roaming Resources, A Wee Bit of Relief, Parking-Free, weKnow, HEROES, and Memory Eternal. [ Visit Website ]

Located in Bridgeport, CT, the P.T. Barnum Pediatric Center at Bridgeport Hospital is the only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in Fairfield County. The 4 bed unit services acutely ill neonates, children, and adolescents through age 21. Currently, Bridgeport participates in 3 programs: Helping Hearts, Roaming Resources, and A Wee Bit of Relief.[ Visit Website ]

Located at Westchester Medical Center in White Plains, NY, Maria Fareri Children's Hospital sets the new standard for children's hospitals. It is the fulfillment of a vision for a family-centered facility that combines the highest-level care possible in the most supportive and therapeutic environment. It has an 18 bed ICU which includes a four bed Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery Unit. At the moment, Maria Fareri utilizes 3 KfK programs: Helping Hearts, Roaming Resources, and A Wee Bit of Relief. [ Visit Website ]

Located in Philadelphia, PA, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia opened in 1855 as the nation's first hospital devoted exclusively to caring for children. CHOP is a world renowned hospital with 55 Pediatric ICU beds and 26 Cardiac ICU beds. Included in The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia philosophy is the importance of partnering with parents and family members in the care of children. Currently, CHOP participates in 4 programs: Records in a Flash, Helping Hearts, Roaming Resources and A Wee Bit of Relief. [ Visit Website ]

Located in Springfield, MA, Baystate Children’s Hospital has a ten bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. The PICU cares for children under 21 years of age and is staffed by a team of health care workers specially trained to care for children who are or may become critically ill. At the moment, Baystate avails of 3 programs: Helping Hearts, Roaming Resources, and A Wee Bit of Relief. [ Visit Website ]