Peoria-Area Community Impact Guide 2022-2023

ALMOST HOME KIDS at OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois Almost Home Kids provides a bridge from hospital to home through an innovative community-based care system for children with medical complexities. We respond to the needs of families, train caregivers, offer respite care, advocate for accessibility and inclusion and educate healthcare professionals.

5200 N. Hamilton Road Peoria, Illinois 61614 Phone: (309) 573-0700 Email: cheryl.a.murin@osfhealthcare.org Website : osfhealthcare.org/childrens Facebook : @OSF Children’s Hospital of Illinois

OSF HEALTHCARE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF ILLINOIS COMMUNITY ADVISORY

COUNCIL: Vicki Bahr

Dan O’Brien

Jayme Bailey Theresa Best

Chris Peterson Dr. Mark Plunket

Andrea Bjorkman Patti Polk Tom Bluth Brian Ray Ashley Bradshaw Tara Rossman Jon Burklund Jeff Ruskusky Rich Draeger

Sr. Judith Ann Duvall

Paul Dubravec Adam Garey Mitch Gilfillan John Ginder Brian Gruber

Quintin Smith Jana Stevens Melissa Stigall Michael Webber

Eric White Gennifer Jeffries Peter Wong Kathleen Ma Bob Woolsey

HOW TO HELP Volunteers are an integral part of the daily function of Almost Home Kids. Whether you are interested in playing with children, assisting with administrative tasks, or helping with house projects, we have something for you. A full description of our volunteer opportunities and requirements can be found on our website. Please visit osfhealthcare.org/childrens/services/almost-home-kids/volunteer-opportunities. We rely on the philanthropic support of the community to make our house a home. All cash and in-kind donations directly benefit the children and families who are served by Almost Home Kids in Peoria. If youwould like information about ways your school, church, service organization or business can get involved, please email Cheryl at cheryl.a.murin@osfhealthcare.org. Or, visit the OSF Children’s Hospital of Illinois website at, osfhealthcare.org/childrens/ services/almost-home-kids/giving.

VISION At Almost Home Kids, we envision a day when every family, every community and every child with medical complexities has access to the transitional care and unsurpassed standards of AHK. WHAT WE DO  Educate and empower families with training, skills and confidence needed to care for their child in their own home.  Coordinateall community-basedmedical and social services the child and family will need.

 Provide Respite Care when needed in a home-like setting. Almost Home Kids is a short-term community based pediatric healthcare facility that brings together Medical Professionals, Recreational Volunteers, Community Providers, Sponsors, Donors, Friends, Corporate and Civic Partners. SIGNATURE EVENT Almost Home Kids at OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois is fortunate to benefit from community events organized by individuals, school children, local service

organizations and businesses. The funds and supplies collected benefit the children and families locally. Events can include anything from a golf outing, 5K run/walk or other sporting event to a bake sale, car wash or party with a purpose. When you plan an event, you are giving children a better future.

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