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PEDIATRIC PALLIATIVE CARE PROGRAM | VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - FAMILY AND CHILD HEALTH DIVISION

280 State Drive, Waterbury, VT 05671

Children and Youth Through Age 20; Child or Individuals must be living with a serious life-limiting or life-threatening illness or condition; Vermont Medicaid Recipient; Physician Referral Required
Adminstrative Hours: Monday-Friday: 7:45am-4:30pm Webiste: 24Hours/7Days
https://www.healthvermont.gov/family/children-special-health-needs/palliative-care
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Description

Provides care coordination and family training on palliative care principals, medical treatment regimens, medical equipment use, how to provide in-home care, and expressive therapies (art, music, and play). Pediatric palliative care may also include skilled respite and family grief counseling/bereavement counseling, both during the patient's life and for up to six months in the event of the patient's death. Pediatric Palliative Care services are provided regionally by Vermont's Visiting Nurse Associations, Home Health & Hospice Agencies, and other primary providers.

Last Assured

09/23/2025

What's Here

Palliative Care

Providing organization

VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - FAMILY AND CHILD HEALTH DIVISION

The Maternal and Child Health Division of the Vermont Department of Health serves children and pregnant people in Vermont by providing direct services, education, and population-based support in order to achieve high-quality health care for children and families.