Compassionate Pediatric Care
Hands of Hope is our pediatric care program, which offers palliative and concurrent care hospice for any child experiencing a life-limiting illness. It is South Carolina’s only statewide palliative and hospice provider with a dedicated pediatric team.
Our Focus
Through our compassionate care model, Hands of Hope provides support for the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of children and their families so they can focus on what matters most.
The Care We Provide
Hands of Hope offers two lines of service, palliative and concurrent hospice care, for any child ages 0-21 experiencing a life-limiting illness. We will work closely with the patient’s care team to determine if palliative care or concurrent care is most appropriate.
Palliative Care:
Scheduled visits with a medical provider
Nurse case management assistance for coordination of care and services
Limited consultation with a dietitian, chaplain, and social worker as needed
Collaboration with the patient's medical providers for pain and symptom management
Concurrent Care:
Scheduled visits with a medical provider and 24/7 physician on-call coverage
Nurse case management assistance for coordination of care
Scheduled nursing visits by a registered nurse
Social work, chaplain, child life, and dietitian services
Multidisciplinary grief support services
Testimonials
"Because of the care Bennett received from Hands of Hope, our son was able to stay home for 247 days before having to be readmitted to the hospital. For us, that was impressive! We were able to stay at home with our son, where we all wanted to be, and know that he was still receiving the best care possible."
—Bennett's Mom
Testimonials
"I've watched Hands of Hope recruit the best of the best people that South Carolina has to offer over the past few years, and I’m thrilled to be a partner with this excellent group of caring professionals. I sincerely do not know what my patients would do without Hands of Hope and their care."
—Dr. Amy Lee Bredlau
Testimonials
"Amazing program and care coordination for my son. I honestly love every single person that is involved and feel so thankful and forever appreciative of this awesome organization."
—Jennifer, Mom
Testimonials
"I love the staff. They have been right by my granddaughter's side … not only her but me as well. I love them. I would recommend them to anyone."
—Sherman, Grandma
Refer a Patient
Hands of Hope is South Carolina’s only statewide palliative and concurrent care hospice provider with a dedicated pediatric team. We offer two lines of service tailored to support the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the child and family. Our providers work closely with you and your team to determine if palliative or concurrent care hospice is most appropriate for your patient.