Built for Kids
Help Light the Way for Kids
One in five young people in the U.S. have a mental health disorder, and in Kansas City over 40 percent of those kids don’t get the help they need. That’s why Children’s Mercy launched Illuminate, a 5-year, $275 million plan, to address this youth mental health crisis through early intervention, equitable access, expanded services and research. We need your help. Learn how you can help light the path forward.
Fetal Health Center and NICU: Wisdom and Aisha's Story
Aisha’s faith, family and incredible care team at the Elizabeth J. Ferrell Fetal Health Center at Children’s Mercy carried her through three weeks of painful early labor, an emergency C-section delivery, and another three weeks in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) with her third son, Wisdom. Read their story.
Mental Health Summit
To help tackle the youth mental health crisis, it takes all of us. Learn how Children’s Mercy joined forces with three leading healthcare organizations at a summit this month to discuss a collaborative approach to continue to improve behavioral care for kids. Here, attendees heard a message of hope from the mayor, an emotional story of a life saved from suicide and the status of our Illuminate plan.
One Small Step
Thinking about the youth mental health crisis as a whole can be…a lot. One small step can make a big difference for you and your child.
Use our Mental Health Toolkit to decide if a text, phone call, conversation starter, assessment or visit may be right for you. We’re here when you need us – this first step and always.
Genomic Medicine Center: Building the Foundation for Tomorrow’s Research Today
The Genomic Medicine Center provides clinical genomic services and conducts innovative genomic research, including the Genomic Answer for Kids (GA4K) program. The team has produced more than 1,400 rare disease genomes through HiFi sequencing, using 5-base sequencing in genomic analysis.
