Franciscan Children's

Franciscan Children's We provide compassionate care for children with mental health challenges and complex medical needs.
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Franciscan Children’s provides a compassionate and positive environment where children with mental health challenges, complex medical conditions, or special education needs receive outstanding care from experts committed to helping children reach their full potential. Founded in 1949, Franciscan Children’s is located in the Brighton neighborhood of Boston. As an integral part of New England's pediatric healthcare system, we provide unparalleled excellence, innovation, and family support.

New Virtual Therapy Groups This Fall & WinterFrom autism support to anxiety, mental health and music therapy - Francisca...
07/22/2025

New Virtual Therapy Groups This Fall & Winter
From autism support to anxiety, mental health and music therapy - Franciscan Children’s is offering a wide range of virtual groups for kids, teens and caregivers.

🧠 Expert-led
💬 Real support
💻 Held via secure online platform
💙 Covered by most insurance

Groups run Sept. 22–Dec. 19, 2025
Click this link to learn more: https://ow.ly/ssRA50WsMqT
Ready to register? Visit https://ow.ly/sIRm50WsMqS

We’re excited to be at the Allston-Brighton Health Collaborative's Farmers' Market tomorrow from 2 – 6 PM! Stop by our b...
07/08/2025

We’re excited to be at the Allston-Brighton Health Collaborative's Farmers' Market tomorrow from 2 – 6 PM! Stop by our booth to say hello and learn more about the wide range of outpatient rehab therapies we offer at Franciscan Children’s - from Aquatic Therapy to feeding needs and beyond. We’d love to connect with you and share more about how we can help your child reach their full potential. See you there!

06/16/2025

Last Sunday was a powerful day at the for Boston Children’s Hospital.

Team Franciscan showed up in full spirit, walking for the kids and families we’re honored to serve. “It’s easy to raise money when you’re doing what’s best for kids,” said Chief Nursing Officer, Liz Smith, as she walked alongside her daughter Gisele, a daily reminder of our mission in action.

We’re proud to be part of the Boston Children’s system — expanding access and making care even better together.

Last chance! Today’s the final day to confirm your interest in our virtual summer groups for kids, teens, and young adul...
06/06/2025

Last chance! Today’s the final day to confirm your interest in our virtual summer groups for kids, teens, and young adults!

Help your child build skills for better sleep, communication, and emotional regulation — all from the comfort of home. Program runs June 23–August 15

Register today: bhs-admin@franciscanchildrens.org
Learn more: https://ow.ly/UeWL50W5EaK

05/29/2025

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, our Behavioral Health Services team, led by Dr. Kelly Karl, hosted the annual Employee Mental Health Fair — a meaningful event dedicated to helping our staff care for their own mental well-being.

This fair offers practical tools, education, and strategies to help staff stay grounded, manage stress, and show up as our best selves — for each other, and for the incredible patients and students we serve every day.

Check out this message from Dr. Karl as she shares the heart behind this important initiative.

This summer, support your child, teen, or young adult with skills for better sleep, communication, and emotional regulat...
05/27/2025

This summer, support your child, teen, or young adult with skills for better sleep, communication, and emotional regulation – all from the comfort of home!

📅 June 23–August 15 | 🧠 Led by licensed professionals | ✅ Most insurances accepted

Register by June 6: bhs-admin@franciscanchildrens.org | (617) 254-3800 x3142. To learn more, visit https://ow.ly/6EjJ50VZrC9

05/14/2025

This week, we’re celebrating the incredible people who make Franciscan Children’s a place of hope, healing, and heart. From our dedicated clinicians and support staff to our therapists, educators, and everyone in between — thank you for the compassion, expertise, and love you bring to our patients, students and families every day.

Your work changes lives — and this week, we celebrate YOU! Happy Hospital Week!

Music: Celebration by Kool and The Gang

This week—and every week—we are deeply grateful for the extraordinary nurses at Franciscan Children’s. Your compassion, ...
05/08/2025

This week—and every week—we are deeply grateful for the extraordinary nurses at Franciscan Children’s. Your compassion, expertise, and unwavering dedication are at the heart of everything we do. Whether offering comfort to families, advocating for patients, or going the extra mile to ensure the best care possible, you make a lasting difference in the lives of the children and families we serve.

Thank you for your tireless commitment, your strength, and the kindness you bring to every shift. You are true heroes, and we celebrate you today and always.

Franciscan Children’s is offering 8-week virtual therapy groups for kids, teens, young adults, and parents across Massac...
05/07/2025

Franciscan Children’s is offering 8-week virtual therapy groups for kids, teens, young adults, and parents across Massachusetts. Led by licensed psychologists and social workers, these sessions provide a supportive space to build skills, strengthen emotional well-being, and stay connected—all from home.

Groups run June 23 through August 15. Most insurances accepted. Space is limited—register by June 6.

Visit our website to learn more: https://ow.ly/6kOv50VNgqP

April is Occupational Therapy Month – a time to recognize the incredible work our OTs do every day to help kids build sk...
04/30/2025

April is Occupational Therapy Month – a time to recognize the incredible work our OTs do every day to help kids build skills, gain independence, and thrive!

From our inpatient units to the Kennedy Day School at Franciscan Children's and outpatient clinics, our Occupational Therapists are empowering young lives across every setting.

Does your child need support? We currently have openings for all outpatient therapy (physical, occupational and speech) at Franciscan Children’s. Call 617-779-1357 to learn more or schedule an appointment.

04/23/2025

It was a picture-perfect day for our first Franciscan Children’s Boston Marathon Team to run in the best marathon in the world!

Our five runners exemplify the strength and courage of the kids we serve.

Thank you Erin, Marie, Mary Grace, Portia and Xian for making this a day to remember, and to everyone who supported them, Boston Athletic Association

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Brighton, MA

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+16172543800

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