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.
Ready for Respite: Renovated Ronald McDonald House Opens.
“The support kids get from family is as – or more – important than the medicine we give them,” says Dr. Brad Warady. That’s why the expansion and upgrade of the Ronald McDonald House within our hospital is imperative to those we serve. See the beautifully renovated rooms (now 10 of them!), laundry facilities, kitchen and bathrooms that can help keep loved ones close as their child receives treatment, and why some families call it a “sacred space.”
See the updated space.
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.
