What We Do
Creating Impact That Heals—Body, Mind, and Heart
Since 1985, enCourage Kids Foundation has been on a mission to humanize healthcare for children and their families. Through powerful pediatric programs and unwavering support to improve the pediatric healthcare landscape, we’re transforming the hospital experience for young patients across the country.
Our work is rooted in empathy and impact. We help ease the emotional and psychological toll of hospitalization by providing our hospital partners with the tools, supplies, and resources they need to support healing beyond just medicine. From reducing fear and anxiety to offering moments of joy and distraction, our programs are designed to bring comfort and care when it’s needed most.
Fueled by the generosity of our donors and sponsors, enCourage Kids has helped millions of children and families navigate the challenges of illness with resilience, courage, and hope.
Bridging the Gaps Hospital Budgets Can’t Reach
While hospitals prioritize essential needs like staffing, technology, and equipment, there’s often little room in the budget for the emotional and psychological support children need to truly heal. That’s where enCourage Kids Foundation steps in.
Every day, we fill these critical gaps with compassion-driven contributions that make a real difference in the lives of pediatric patients. Thanks to our generous donors, we’re able to provide comforting toys and games, innovative therapies, uplifting experiences, and the creation of calming, kid-friendly spaces. These meaningful touches go beyond medicine—they bring joy, reduce stress, and help children feel like kids, even in the midst of serious illness.
Together, we’re funding the kind of healing that hospitals alone can’t provide.
Our Success Stories are deeply meaningful examples of the kinds of projects we have been funding since our inception. These include:
- Creative arts therapies
- Facility dogs and
pet therapy - Support groups
- Recreational outings and activities
- Renovations and enhancements to
create more inviting
spaces for family, friend visits and playtime - Technology and
(learning) devices
- Equipment, furnishings, and supplies to support a more infant- and
child-friendly environment - Comfort kits with activities and games
Compassion in Action
Through close partnerships with child life specialists and hospital staff, enCourage Kids responds to the unique needs of our hospital partners and the communities they serve. From distributing toys, games and craft items to supplying teddy bears for a last-minute community clinic and everything in between, our team is always ready to provide meaningful support during challenging times. By meeting these personal and emotional needs, we help hospital teams focus on what they do best—caring for their young patients.
