Essential Care for Children

Essential Care for Children We provide care for the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of your child and family.

Essential Care for Children is a home-based palliative (symptom control) care program that provides coordination of medical services, as well as psycho-social and spiritual support to seriously ill children and their families.

Essential Care patient Mya and her mom are working hard to raise awareness for Rett Syndrome - a rare neurological disor...
10/14/2025

Essential Care patient Mya and her mom are working hard to raise awareness for Rett Syndrome - a rare neurological disorder that affects brain development, leading to challenges with movement, speech, and coordination. Join them by wearing purple on October 17 to show your support!

Learn more about Essential Care for Children, our home-based palliative care program for medically complex children and their families, at https://www.hospicebuffalo.com/our-services/essential-care-children

On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we join our Nation in celebrating the invaluable contributions and resilience of Indigenous ...
10/13/2025

On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we join our Nation in celebrating the invaluable contributions and resilience of Indigenous peoples everywhere. We honor the histories and cultures of America’s first inhabitants, as well as the Tribal Nations that continue to thrive today.

Save the date and join us on December 6th for this year's Light-A-Life Memorial Tree Lighting Ceremony to honor your lov...
10/12/2025

Save the date and join us on December 6th for this year's Light-A-Life Memorial Tree Lighting Ceremony to honor your loved ones! Commemorative bells are also now available to purchase. Visit HospiceLightALife.com for more information.

We were grateful to be part of the Western New York Perinatal Bereavement Network’s 32nd Annual Walk to Remember this pa...
10/09/2025

We were grateful to be part of the Western New York Perinatal Bereavement Network’s 32nd Annual Walk to Remember this past Saturday.

It was a beautiful and meaningful day - filled with love and remembrance as the community came together to support those who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss.

Join the Essential Care for Children family on October 23rd to celebrate Halloween with food, fun and games! All familie...
10/06/2025

Join the Essential Care for Children family on October 23rd to celebrate Halloween with food, fun and games! All families that are currently in the Essential Care for Children program are invited. We cannot wait to see you and your costumes! It will be spooktakular! RSVP by October 9th by calling 716-686-8006.

Essential Care for Children, our home-based palliative care program, provides coordination of medical services, as well as emotional and spiritual support to medically complex children and their families. Learn more about Essential Care for Children at https://www.hospicebuffalo.com/our-services/essential-care-children

This month we honor those never born, born still, or born but unable to stay with us. We recognize the profound grief of...
10/02/2025

This month we honor those never born, born still, or born but unable to stay with us. We recognize the profound grief of parents and families that too often remains unspoken.

Through our affiliation with the Western New York Perinatal Bereavement Network (WNYPBN), we join efforts to raise awareness and provide support.
Walk to Remember – Saturday, Oct. 4, 10:00 a.m., Cheektowaga Town Park
Wave of Light Service – Tuesday, Oct. 15, 7:00 p.m., Pine Lawn Chapel in Cheektowaga

For other grief-related questions or support needs, please contact the Wilson Support Center at 716-836-6460 or griefsupport@palliativecare.org

Women, Wine & Wellness is excited to announce that their first Hospice Helpers annual event was a huge success! More tha...
10/01/2025

Women, Wine & Wellness is excited to announce that their first Hospice Helpers annual event was a huge success! More than 90 women enjoyed an ‘Afternoon in Paris’ themed luncheon and fashion show at the beautiful Park Country Club. The results of the event generated an outstanding $25,000 in net profit for the Essential Care for Children program, Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo’s home-based palliative care program for medically complex children and their families. Thank you to our sponsors, donors, and everyone who attended! Stay tuned for details on next year’s event!

New for 2025! We’re excited to introduce our Dove Ornament, a beautiful new addition to our 2025 catalog of products! Th...
10/01/2025

New for 2025! We’re excited to introduce our Dove Ornament, a beautiful new addition to our 2025 catalog of products! This elegant keepsake is a symbol of peace and love, perfect for honoring someone special during the holidays. (Please note: this item does not come with an inscription.) Order yours today at HospiceLightALife.com

Get ready to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Harvest Fest by bidding in this year’s silent auction! The auction goes l...
09/25/2025

Get ready to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Harvest Fest by bidding in this year’s silent auction! The auction goes live virtually on October 10th, mark your calendars! Proceeds from Harvest Fest help to enhance programs that enrich quality of life for patients and families.

Visit HospiceHarvestFest.com today.

This week, we celebrated a very special moment - Connor, one of our Essential Care for Children patients, rang the Roswe...
09/19/2025

This week, we celebrated a very special moment - Connor, one of our Essential Care for Children patients, rang the Roswell bell! We are overjoyed to share in this milestone with him and his family.

Essential Care for Children, our home-based palliative care program, provides coordination of medical services, as well as emotional and spiritual support to medically complex children and their families. Learn more about Essential Care for Children at https://www.hospicebuffalo.com/our-services/essential-care-children

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Orchard Park, NY
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