The mission of The Darling Home for Kids is to optimize the quality of the lives of children with life-limiting or life-threatening illness requiring complex and/or technology-dependent care. We do this by providing respite services and paediatric hospice care in a home-like environment to families within communities in Ontario, with highly qualified nursing and support staff that can give out-of-home overnight care, bereavement support and educational training to these families.

Our vision is to be an oasis of comfort and joy for the children and families we serve. Comfort in knowing that our special children receive wonderful care in a beautiful, warm environment. Comfort in knowing that their parents are able to take a break from the hard work of being parents of special kids and that there is a continuum of care from respite through to palliation and end of life care, when needed. Joy in visiting the Home and hearing the laughter and seeing the smiles on our kids as they explore new activities unavailable to them elsewhere.

Parents of chronically ill children face some unique challenges. They are interested in improving the quality of life for their child, helping them reach their full potential and gaining acceptance from the broader community, and less interested in sympathy. We can, and do help make a positive difference in the lives of these families with inspiration that goes beyond our programs.