Crescent Cove

CRESCENT COVE OFFERS CARE AND SUPPORT TO CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH A SHORTENED LIFE EXPECTANCY, AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO LOVE THEM.

FAMILY SUPPORT - IN 2021, CRESCENT COVE INCREASED THE NUMBER OF FAMILIES SUPPORTED FROM 195 IN 2019 TO 251 IN 2020 TO 298 IN 2021. CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WERE SERVED FOR RESPITE OR END-OF-LIFE CARE OVER 575 NIGHTS IN 2021. FOLLOWING RECEIPT OF A REFERRAL AND COMPLETING ENROLLMENT PAPERWORK, FAMILIES WHO HAVE CHILDREN WITH LIFE-THREATENING CONDITIONS RECEIVE SUPPORT BY BRINGING THEIR CHILD AND/OR FAMILY FOR A SHORT STAY AT CRESCENT COVE'S HOSPICE AND RESPITE HOME IN ORDER TO HAVE A NECESSARY BREAK FROM THE DEMANDING 24/7 CARES FOR THEIR CHILD OR AS A SACRED AND SUPPORTIVE PLACE TO BE WHEN A CHILD IS DYING. CRESCENT COVE HAS REGISTERED NURSES AND CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS CARING FOR CHILDREN 24/7 WITH SUPPORT FROM A SOCIAL WORKER, MEDICAL DIRECTOR AND DIRECTOR OF NURSING AND OPERATIONS. IN 2021, A CHILD LIFE SPECIALIST WAS ALSO ADDED TO THE CLINICAL TEAM. CRESCENT COVE REMAINED OPEN DURING THE PANDEMIC IN 2021, BUT DID HAVE FEWER CLINICAL STAFF MEMBERS AND CHILDREN STAYING IN EARLY 2021. WHILE SUPPORT SERVICES LIKE MUSIC THERAPY, MASSAGE THERAPY, COUNSELING AND SPIRITUAL CARE ARE TYPICALLY PROVIDED IN-PERSON, FROM JANUARY - MARCH, THESE WERE EITHER NOT OFFERED OR OFFERED ON A VIRTUAL BASIS TO ASSIST WITH REDUCING STRESS, ANXIETY AND PAIN. IN APRIL, 2021, THESE THERAPIES RESUMED IN-PERSON AND WITH HIGH PRECAUTIONS AND CARE. CRESCENT COVE HOSTED A BACK TO SCHOOL GATHERING FOR CRESCENT COVE FAMILIES AND A MEMORIAL EVENT IN SEPTEMBER AT CRESCENT COVE FOR BEREAVED FAMILIES. BOTH EVENTS WERE HIGHLY ATTENDED. IN JUNE, 2021, OUTDOOR PLAYSPACE WAS COMPLETE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO ENJOY WHILE AT CRESCENT COVE.ADVOCACY & EDUCATION - A LARGE PART OF CRESCENT COVE'S EFFORT TOWARDS ACHIEVING OUR MISSION IS TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE NEED FOR ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH A SHORTENED LIFE EXPECTANCY AND THEIR FAMILIES AS WELL AS THE SUPPORT PROVIDED AT A RESIDENTIAL CHILDREN'S HOSPICE AND RESPITE CARE HOME IN MINNESOTA. CRESCENT COVE HOSTED ITS ANNUAL PEDIATRIC PALLIATIVE CARE SYMPOSIUM ON A VIRTUAL BASIS IN 2021 WITH LOCAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPATION. ADVOCACY WORK WAS ALSO CONDUCTED BY SHARING OUR MISSION BOTH VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON WITH COMMUNITY GROUPS SUCH AS NAIOP, ROTARY CLUBS, LIONS CLUBS, OPTIMISTS CLUBS, ETC. IN 2021, OUR ADVOCACY EFFORTS INVOLVED FURTHER DEVELOPING A PLAN AND VISITING WITH THE DEPT. OF HUMAN SERVICES TO INQUIRE ABOUT ROOM AND BOARD FEES FOR CHILDREN RECEIVING END-OF-LIFE CARE AT CRESCENT COVE. THIS IS A CRITICAL STEP TOWARDS BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE MODEL TO SERVE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES INTO THE FUTURE.