When a child faces a life-limiting diagnosis, every moment becomes precious—and that’s why Bristol Hospice is shining a new light on pediatric care. On July 1, 2025, we’re proud to launch Little Lights Pediatric Hospice—our first dedicated program designed specifically for young patients and their families, initially available in Hawaii.
What Is Little Lights?
Little Lights Pediatric Hospice is a specialized program under Bristol Hospice dedicated to providing holistic, family-centered care for children with life-limiting conditions. Our mission is to offer love, guidance, and support during life’s most challenging moments, ensuring comfort and dignity for every child and family we serve.
A Compassionate, Multidisciplinary Team
We bring together experts who understand pediatric needs:
- Child life specialists crafting therapeutic play and memory-making activities
- Pediatric nurses delivering gentle pain and symptom management
- Social workers offering emotional, spiritual, and practical guidance
- Chaplains providing culturally sensitive support
- Medical directors overseeing integrated care plans
How We Support You
- Comprehensive Care Plans: Customized to each child’s unique needs
- Family Support: Guidance and counseling for parents and siblings
- Pain & Symptom Management: Ensuring comfort at every step
- 24/7 Availability: Our team is here whenever you need us
- Grief & Bereavement Counseling: Ongoing support through loss .
Comfort Kits
Every family receives thoughtfully designed kits to bring warmth and reassurance:
- Child Kit: A lavender-scented warming therapy bear to ease aches and tension, plus a Little Lights lantern for nighttime comfort .
- Parent Kit: A soothing tea set and a leather-bound journal with light up pen to capture thoughts and memories .
How to Connect
Referrals are now open for pediatric hospice care in Hawaii. To learn more or begin care, please call 1-855-BRISTOL (Always Available 24/7/365) visit BristolHospice.com/LittleLights
At Bristol, our mission is to deliver compassionate, high-quality care that honors every life. Let us guide your little light on their journey with the same warmth and dedication you’ve come to trust.
