Mission
ALONGSIDE NETWORK IS WORKING TO SHIFT THE SYSTEM OF CARE FOR FAMILIES WHO HAVE A CHILD WITH A LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESS OR INJURY, SUCH THAT CARE FOR MENTAL HEALTH IS INTEGRATED THROUGHOUT THEIR HOSPITAL AND RECOVERY EXPERIENCE. USING OUR WHOLE CHILD, WHOLE FAMILY FRAMEWORK, WE WORK WITH HOSPITAL SYSTEMS TO RAISE AWARENESS AND DETERMINE A TRAJECTORY OF CARE. WE ALSO WORK DIRECTLY WITH FAMILIES TO VALIDATE, CONNECT, AND SUPPORT THEM AS THEY ADJUST TO LIFE FOLLOWING A CHILD'S LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESS OR INJURY.