Family first: Embracing milestone achievements in pediatric care

Family first: Embracing milestone achievements in pediatric care 
Carolina Caring, Newton, NC; Press Release; 7/15/25 
... Cardinal Kids [recently] became the first hospice organization in North Carolina to receive CHAP’s Pediatric Care at Home Certification. This milestone affirms what our patients and families already know: our program delivers care that is not only clinically focused, but also family-oriented, deeply personal, and rooted in hope. For the Cardinal Kids team, seeking the CHAP Pediatric Care at Home Certification wasn’t about achieving something new—it was about sharing the best practices we deliver to every patient, every day. As Cardinal Kids Director Emily Scholler explained, “The benchmarks CHAP presented were already in place at our program. Why not show CHAP how great this pediatric program is?” As part of the CHAP preparation process, our team assessed, developed, and showcased a model of care that’s always been central to who we are. We presented this model to CHAP surveyors as “A Focus on L.I.F.E.”

• Listening to what is important
• Integrating into the child’s team
• Family-focused
• Embracing milestones

And, ultimately, creating opportunities for children to experience joy despite their serious illness.