Children's Program

The Kit for Kids program continues to meet the needs of children, who have a family member living with a life threatening illness or who themselves are ill.

The core program provides services to children through volunteers who receive 30 hours of care team volunteer training as well as an additional 21 hours of training, focused specifically on the unique needs of children facing loss. The program provides a safe and non-judgmental place for the child to explore and express their feelings through shared activities with the volunteers. This can bring a sense of normalcy to the child’s life.

Hospice Toronto has been successful in taking a leadership role in the development of this program that today continues to attract more and more volunteers. In January 2007, 7 new volunteers joined the Kit for Kids program and are finding great satisfaction in the special work that they do.