Coastal Kids Home Care

03/31/2026

At Coastal Kids Home Care, our Music Therapists use the power of music to create connection, comfort, and joy for the children and families we serve. Through personalized sessions, they help patients express emotions, reduce anxiety, and find moments of peace and empowerment—no matter where they are on their journey.
In this special highlight, we’re honored to share a glimpse into the meaningful connection between our Music Therapist, Cassie, and her patient, Sayfideen. Through music, they create more than just melodies—they create trust, confidence, and moments that truly matter.
This Expressive Therapist Month, we celebrate and thank our Music Therapists for the compassion, creativity, and heart they bring to every session. Thank you for all that you do to make a lasting impact every single day.

03/26/2026

This month, we’re celebrating the incredible impact of our expressive therapists.
Today, we’re honored to highlight Lori, one of our amazing massage therapists at Coastal Kids Home Care.

Our massage therapists play such an important role in the care we provide, using thoughtful, hands-on techniques to help ease discomfort, support relaxation, and create a sense of safety and trust for each child. These moments of care can make a meaningful difference not only for our patients, but for their families as well.

We’re proud to share just a small glimpse into the compassion, skill, and heart that goes into their work every single day, and we are so grateful for all that they do.

Happy Expressive Therapist Month.

03/25/2026

This month honors the creativity, compassion, and connection our expressive therapy teams bring to every day—and this week, we’re shining a special spotlight on them.
Over the next few days, we’ll be sharing moments of impact from our Massage Therapy, Music Therapy, and Child Life Therapy teams. These stories capture the magical ways they help create comfort, spark joy, and support healing for the individuals and families we serve.
Stay tuned as we celebrate their incredible work all week long.

03/18/2026

Happy World Social Work Day to our incredible Social Work Team at Coastal Kids Home Care!
Every day, our social workers walk alongside families during some of life’s most challenging moments, offering guidance, advocacy, compassion, and support. Their work helps ensure that every child and family we serve feels heard, understood, and cared for beyond their medical needs.
Throughout this week, we will be celebrating our social work team by sharing more about the important role they play in our patients’ lives and highlighting the many ways they help families navigate their journeys.
To our social workers, thank you for the dedication, empathy, and heart you bring to this work every single day. We are grateful for all that you do for our patients, families, and team.

03/14/2026

At Coastal Kids Home Care, we are so excited to begin sharing a deeper insight into our patients’ lives—highlighting not only their medical journeys, but the milestones that remind us of how far they’ve come. Today, we are honored to share Amaia’s story, a powerful example of courage, resilience, and the joy of reaching a life‑changing milestone: being cancer free.
At just 18 months old, Amaia’s life changed when her family, newly relocated to rural New Hampshire, discovered a small lump in her abdomen. That lump led to a diagnosis of stage 4 neuroblastoma, setting her and her family on a long and courageous medical journey. Despite living in a remote area of New England, Amaia was fortunate to begin treatment quickly at Dartmouth, only 20 minutes from home. Over the next several months, she endured five rounds of week‑long chemotherapy, followed by an eight‑hour surgery to remove the tumor. Her care then brought the family to Boston, where she received two bone marrow transplants at Boston Children’s Hospital and proton radiation at Massachusetts General Hospital. When the family finally settled back into life in New Hampshire, Amaia underwent five cycles of immunotherapy, each requiring another week in the PICU at Dartmouth Hitchcock Hospital.
At the end of that school year, the Leach family moved back to Monterey, California to be closer to loved ones. Amaia continued her treatment and surveillance at Stanford Children’s Health—this time with the support of Coastal Kids Home Care. Because she required frequent access to her port for lab draws, Coastal Kids nurses visited Amaia at home, sparing the family long trips to Palo Alto. Over time, Amaia formed strong bonds with the nurses who cared for her, often looking forward to their visits. She also received regular pediatric massage therapy, offering moments of peace and relaxation, as well as joyful sessions with music therapists who included her siblings in the experience. For Amaia, these services were more than medical support; they became a cherished part of her childhood. For her family, they provided comfort, compassion, and connection during an unimaginably difficult period.
In July 2025, Amaia completed treatment. She has been cancer‑free ever since and now enjoys life as a vibrant four‑year‑old riding her bike, playing dress‑up, and spending carefree afternoons at the park. "We feel so fortunate to have worked with Coastal Kids because they provided so many services with compassion and really got to know Amaia and form an important part of her life." - Abraham, Amaia's Dad

03/08/2026

This International Women’s Day, we honor the dream that started it all — and the incredible women who continue to carry it forward every single day.
Twenty years ago, Margy Mayfield built Coastal Kids Home Care from a place of compassion, courage, and an unwavering belief that children with complex medical needs deserved care, comfort, and dignity at home. What began as one woman’s vision has grown into a community of care that touches countless lives.
Today, that dream lives on through the extraordinary women who make our mission possible. From our dedicated nurses and social workers, to our expressive and rehab therapists who bring healing and joy, to the incredible women in administration and finance who keep everything running with heart and purpose.
This International Women’s Day, we celebrate 20 years of vision, strength, and the remarkable women who make Coastal Kids Home Care what it is today.

03/07/2026

SAVE THE DATE! Our biggest, loudest, and most joy-filled event of the year is BACK!
Join us for the 12th Annual Touch-A-Truck Salinas on September 13, 2026 at the Salinas Rodeo Grounds! Families will have the chance to explore incredible trucks, meet local heroes, and create unforgettable memories — all while supporting the children and families we serve.
Mark your calendars, spread the word, and get ready for a hands-on day of fun, community, and impact. We can’t wait to see you there! Tickets go on sale Monday, June 1st!

03/06/2026

SAVE THE DATE: Coastal Kids Home Care’s 12th Annual Touch-A-Truck Salinas is back.
September 13, 2026
At the Salinas Rodeo Grounds
Join us for a fun-filled, family-friendly day of exploring big trucks and supporting the children and families we serve.
Tickets go on sale Monday, June 1st!

03/03/2026

This past weekend on Rare Disease Day, our Coastal Kids families shared an unforgettable day at the Monterey Bay Aquarium — a place that reminds us just how extraordinary differences can be. From discovering ocean life to participating in a thoughtfully created scavenger hunt highlighting rare animals, the day was filled with joy, connection, and celebration.
This partnership gave us the opportunity to shine a light on our incredible patients while creating a space where families could simply be present, have fun, and feel seen. One of our families said “The day at the Aquarium was so much fun. We had a stress free day with our kiddos and the best part was meeting other families just like ours.”
We are so grateful to the Monterey Bay Aquarium for helping us uplift our rare community and for reminding our families that their differences are what make them FINTASTIC!

03/01/2026

1 in 10 Americans is living with a rare disease — and many of them are children.
Today, on Rare Disease Day, we recognize the incredible children and families who face complex medical journeys with strength beyond measure. Their stories inspire our mission and fuel our commitment to compassionate, specialized care. At Coastal Kids Home Care, caring for rare isn’t just what we do — it’s who we are. Join us in raising awareness, amplifying voices, and supporting the rare disease community today and always.

02/28/2026

As we close out our We Care For Rare campaign, we end with a story of resilience, hope, and a mother’s unwavering love
Shortly after birth, Noelia was diagnosed with a hydrocephalus cyst and required emergency surgery to relieve pressure on her brain. Doctors warned her mother, Carolina, that her daughter might not live to see her first birthday.
For any parent, those words are devastating. For a young, single mother, they are life-altering. But Carolina refused to give up hope. After a second surgery at Stanford, Noelia’s condition improved. Today, she is a joyful three-year-old who loves laughter, fresh air, and going on walks with her mom.
“When I tell Noelia, ‘let’s go for a walk,’ she immediately starts laughing. She loves to see the world outside.”
As a single parent, Carolina shoulders the full responsibility of her daughter’s medical and daily needs. When she was referred to Coastal Kids Home Care, her family gained the wraparound support they urgently needed — including in-home palliative care, nursing, social work resources, and therapeutic services.
“Coastal Kids is a great support. The nurses are always on the lookout for us. They have been a great help to us both.”
As we wrap up our We Care For Rare campaign, we ask you to take action. Your support ensures families like Noelia’s never face these journeys alone. Thank you for following and supporting our stories all month long.

02/27/2026

We love our partners Old Republic Title for their support of our We Care For Rare campaign!! Thank you for helping us raise awareness this Rare Disease Month!

Old Republic Title Monterey Peninsula joins Coastal Kids Home Care in support of their vital in-home healthcare for kids in our community and in spreading awareness of Rare Disease Month in February by participating in the “Wear Jeans for Rare Genes” Campaign.