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Helping kids live more fully. Compassionate care for children with chronic illness and the people who love them.
Serious illness affects far more than a child’s medical needs. Pediatric care supports physical comfort, emotional well-being, development, and quality of life, helping children continue experiencing the moments that make childhood meaningful.
Every child deserves opportunities to learn, play, connect, and grow. Our care team helps families balance treatment needs with the everyday experiences, routines, and milestones that matter most.
Managing appointments, specialists, therapies, treatments, and services can feel overwhelming. We help coordinate care across providers and settings, making it easier for families to focus on their child instead of logistics.
When a child faces a serious illness, parents, siblings, and caregivers are affected too. Pediatric care provides emotional support, education, and practical guidance that helps families feel more prepared and less alone.
Every family’s journey is different. Whether a child is receiving treatment, living with a complex medical condition, or facing a life-limiting illness, care is tailored to their unique needs, goals, and circumstances.
Hear directly from families who have experienced care firsthand.
Discover how pediatric palliative care provided an extra layer of medical, emotional, and spiritual support, helping Xavier’s family spend less time managing illness and more time making meaningful memories together.
Choosing hospice care is difficult, so is caring for a loved one. By the Bay Health has created a wealth of resources for families and caregivers taking care of their loved ones.
Comprehensive support designed around the needs of children, young adults, and the families who care for them.
We help manage pain, symptoms, treatment side effects, and other challenges that can affect comfort and well-being. Care is personalized to each child’s unique needs and stage of development.
Our team focuses on helping children spend more time doing the things they love, whether that’s playing, learning, socializing, celebrating milestones, or simply being a kid.
Rehabilitation support can help children maintain strength, mobility, communication skills, and independence. We work to support participation in everyday activities and developmental milestones whenever possible.
We coordinate care across physicians, specialists, therapists, schools, and community services so families can spend less time managing appointments and more time focusing on their child.
Parents and caregivers receive guidance, education, and emotional support throughout the care journey, helping them feel more confident navigating complex decisions and changing needs.
Whether a child is receiving palliative care, hospice care, or ongoing treatment, we provide consistent support that adapts as needs evolve over time.
A compassionate team of pediatric specialists working together to support your child and your family.
Provides clinical care, symptom support, education, and coordination while helping families navigate day-to-day health needs.
Offers medical expertise, symptom management guidance, and oversight to ensure care remains aligned with each child’s needs and goals.
Supports families through emotional, practical, and financial challenges while helping connect them with community resources and services.
Provides compassionate support for children and families seeking comfort, reflection, meaning, or connection during difficult times.
Assists with personal care needs, helping children remain comfortable and supported in familiar surroundings.
Offers anticipatory grief counseling and follow-up support for family members who have lost their loved one.
From the first conversation onward, we’ll help your family feel supported, informed, and cared for.
We begin by learning about your child's condition, strengths, personality, goals, routines, and support system. This helps us build a care plan that reflects the needs of the whole child.
Together, we'll develop a personalized approach that supports comfort, quality of life, development, and family priorities while coordinating with your child's existing care team.
Regular visits, symptom management, education, care coordination, and emotional support help families navigate challenges while adapting care as needs change.
As your child's needs evolve, we continue adjusting support, connecting resources, and helping your family navigate each stage of the journey with confidence and compassion.
Find answers to common questions about pediatric palliative and hospice care, eligibility, and family support.
Pediatric care may be appropriate for infants, children, adolescents, and young adults living with serious illnesses, complex medical conditions, developmental challenges, or life-limiting diagnoses. Our team can help determine what services may be appropriate for your child and family.
By the Bay Health Pediatric Care serves families throughout Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, and Sonoma counties. Contact us to learn more about service availability in your area.
Families often benefit from support earlier than they expect. If your child has complex medical needs, frequent hospitalizations, significant symptoms, or your family could benefit from additional guidance and coordination, it may be time to explore pediatric care.
Coverage varies depending on the services provided and your insurance plan. Many pediatric care services may be covered through public or private insurance programs. Our team can help explain eligibility and available benefits.
Absolutely. Families are central to every aspect of pediatric care. We work closely with parents, caregivers, and, when appropriate, the child to ensure care aligns with family values, goals, and wishes.
Serious illness affects the entire family. We provide emotional support, education, resources, and guidance that help parents, siblings, and caregivers navigate challenges while maintaining family connection and well-being.
Children have unique medical, developmental, emotional, and family needs. Pediatric care is specifically designed to support growth, development, family involvement, and quality of life while honoring the individuality of each child.
Get answers, explore care options, and find support for your family.