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Edmarc Hospice for Children believes a family faced with
a child's life-threatening illness should be kept together whenever possible.
That's why we provide whatever's necessary to keep children in their familiar,
loving home environment. We assess each family's social, emotional, spiritual,
financial and other needs, and provide professional support in meeting
these needs. Following are the programs that can help you or someone you
know.
Edmarc Nursing Support
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Registered nurses
provide physician-directed care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week |
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Nurse visits the home to assess patient's status and/or
to perform a skilled procedure |
Edmarc Family Support
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Medical social workers provide supportive counseling
to patients, parents and
siblings both individually and as a group in their home. |
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Offer specialized counseling for families anticipating
a child's death |
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Coordinate financial resources and support services |
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Provide logistical support for patients needing transport
for medical treatment in other locations |
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Assist with funeral planning and preparations |
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Provide spiritual support |
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Kids Can Cope |
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Teens Can Cope |
Edmarc Bereavement Support
While nothing can fill the gap caused by
the loss of a child, many bereaved parents tell us that meeting with others
who are going through the same thing does help. Being able to talk about
their child in a supportive atmosphere and perhaps guide other parents,
somehow helps them through their own healing process. All families who
have experienced the loss of a child, even if their child was never an
Edmarc patient, may take advantage of our support system which includes:
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Home visits and other one-on-one contact with newly
bereaved families |
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Personal contact on special anniversaries: child's
birthday, Mother's day, Father's Day, etc. |
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Separate support groups for mothers, fathers, and
families
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Peace by Piece, support group
for grieving children and teens, a joint effort of Edmarc and Jewish
Family Service of Tidewater (JFS) |
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Annual memorial service for each child |
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Camp M.A.G.I.C., a weekend away for bereaved families
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Weekend retreats for bereaved parents |
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For bereavement information, email
the Edmarc Bereavement Director:
bereavement@edmarc.org |
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