The Children's Home of Pittsburgh

Who We Are

Since 1893, The Children's Home of Pittsburgh has supported the health and well-being of infants, children and individuals through family-centered programs. Our Pediatric Specialty Hospital helps medically fragile children transition home. Child's Way blends skilled nursing and early education for kids with complex health needs. Our Adoption and Permanency team supports children in foster care, adoptive families, and birthparents. Pediatric VIEW leads internationally in treating cortical visual impairment. Our Counseling services address growing mental health needs. Our Therapy services work with children to improve enhance mobility, daily living skills, and communication.

Testimonial

Your generosity helps us to provide essential services, develop innovative programs, and ensure that each child and family receives the care and support they deserve.

"Working with the experts at Pediatric VIEW has been truly transformative for our student, her school-based vision team, and our family. Their mentorship model is rooted in genuine collaboration—teachers, parents, the student, and mentors are all valued voices at the table. That trust and shared purpose change everything. 

As our student prepares to head into high school, she does so with strong CVI self-awareness, self-advocacy skills, technology competence, and a solid support system. Recently, when asked what 'VI class' is, her immediate response was: 'It’s where I build self-advocacy skills and learn about technology.' That says everything. The focus is not on disability, but on empowerment and the journey toward independence—exactly what every student deserves."