To be a partner in each burned child’s recovery by:
Providing funding for non-medical items and services critical to the recovery of pediatric burn patients, including wound care and rehabilitative equipment
Providing funding for patients’ and families’ basic needs during treatment such as food, lodging, clothing, and transportation
Educating parents and family members about burn care and safety, funding for burn recovery handbooks and materials
Funding needed improvements and supplies to provide the highest quality of burn care: Pediatric burn hydrotherapy room, medications, dressing supplies
Educating burn care providers by sponsoring Advanced Burn Life Support courses for physician and nursing staff, American Burn Association membership for the Pediatric Burn Team, burn care conference attendance, and continuing education
Supporting burn injured patients’ emotional well-being during and after treatment: Child Life Specialist support, toys and activities for distraction and exercise, FAN Club Support program, School Re-entry program and parent/teacher assistance, Annual Camp ‘Can’ Do, image enhancement through special clothing, make-up consultations, wigs |