Child Hospice Care

Specialized Pediatric Palliative and Hospice Care in Denver for Children with Life-Limiting Illness and Their Families

The Hardest Thing a Family Can Face

The journey of caring for a seriously ill child is full of unknowns. Parents, caregivers, and loved ones must manage medical needs, emotional distress, and impossible decisions. It's easy to feel lost when every moment counts.

At The Denver Hospice, our pediatric Footprints program envelops families with comfort, connection, and compassionate care. We offer guidance, expertise, and support every step of the way.

Nobody has to walk this path alone.

Footprint Services

Child-Centric Care

We support children with compassion and understanding, ensuring their emotional and physical needs are met.

Support for Family

We provide families with tools, training, and emotional support to confidently navigate the challenges of child hospice care.

Grief & Bereavement

We provide children with age-appropriate tools, guidance, and emotional support to help them process grief and heal in a safe, nurturing environment.

Art Therapy

Through art and music therapy, we help children express their feelings, process grief, and find comfort in creative, healing ways.

Candlelight Remembrance

Our Candlelight Remembrance Ceremonies offer a heartfelt way to honor and remember loved ones who have passed.

These gatherings provide a space for shared reflection, including the reading of names, optional photo displays, and a candlelight ritual. They serve as an opportunity to connect with others navigating grief and to celebrate the lives of those we've lost.

Participation is free, but registration is required and closes once capacity is reached. Attendees may submit up to three photos of their loved one for inclusion in the ceremony by emailing them to GriefCenter@care4denver.org.