Children's Specialized Hospital Center – Newark

Children's Specialized Hospital is the nation's leading provider of inpatient and outpatient care for children from birth to 21 years of age facing special health challenges.

We recognize that every family is unique in their structure, values, culture and spiritual beliefs which is why we cater our care based on each child’s individual needs.

Recreation, sports, and social activities for children and teens with special health care needs – these programs provide opportunities to make new friends, participate in physical activities, and enjoy new experiences.

Dedicated to advancing pediatric rehabilitation by initiating and supporting evidence-based studies that explore innovative interventions, technologies and approaches to specialized care for children and adolescents.

Children’s Specialized Hospital is the nation’s leading provider of inpatient and outpatient care for children from birth to 21 years of age facing special health challenges — from chronic illnesses and complex physical disabilities to a full scope of developmental, behavioral and mental health concerns.

CSH’s philosophy of partnering with every child and family is made possible by the Family Centered Care Department, which is comprised of employees who are parents and family members of children who have received or are still receiving services at CSH.

With 15 different NJ locations, CSH includes one state-of-the-art inpatient facility in New Brunswick, the state’s only pediatric rehabilitation hospital; numerous outpatient facilities covering an array of programs and services; and a Long-Term Care facility, which provides exceptional care for children with complex medical conditions who cannot be cared for at home.

Leading the region in comprehensive services, research, outreach and training for children and adolescents living with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families.

Treating children with chronic, life-altering conditions that affect their daily lives including diabetes, HIV/AIDS, cystic fibrosis, sickle cell, heart disease, autoimmune disorders, metabolic disorders, and organ transplants.

Caring for pediatric patients who have had extensive surgeries that require medical supervision, daily multidisciplinary therapy, and nursing support for recovery and safe discharge home.

In addition to supporting well visits, vaccines, follow up visits and sick visits the CSH team is trained and equipped to manage the care and delivery of resources necessary to improve the health outcomes of children that are fragile, at-risk, and/or living with medical complexities and their siblings.

“My advice for families going through a similar situation is to put in the work. It will pay off in the future. If you follow your team's instructions and do everything they say, it will pay off."