When we talk about social determinants of health, we often focus on factors outside the hospital — housing, education, income, and access to food. But these determinants do not disappear once a child is admitted for inpatient care. In many ways, they follow...
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Feeding Families Foundation Announces the Expansion of its Parent Plate Program into the Pediatric Intensive and Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Units at Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital
The Foundation Celebrated the Expansion – and its 2,000 meal milestone – at its First Annual Strength in Numbers Fashion Show The Foundation Donated $25,000 to Yale New Haven Children's to Support the Expansion NEW HAVEN, Conn., July 15, 2025 -- Feeding...
Feeding Families Foundation Announces the Launch of its Parent Plate Program at OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital
This Announcement Commemorates the Foundation's Expansion Outside of Connecticut July 9, 2025 -- Feeding Families Foundation , a nonprofit working to eliminate hospital food insecurity for the parents of hospitalized children suffering from critical illnesses,...
State of Connecticut Proud to Sponsor Strength in Numbers Fashion Show to Tackle Food Insecurity
NEW HAVEN, CT [May 28, 2025]— The State of Connecticut is proud to serve as a leading sponsor of the inaugural Strength in Numbers Fashion Show, a one-night-only philanthropic event that blends pizza, fashion, and community purpose to combat food insecurity....
Broadway Magic Hour Live at Pine Orchard Yacht & Country Club
On Sunday, April 27, 2025, the Pine Orchard Yacht & Country Club in Branford, Connecticut, hosted the “Broadway Magic Hour” fundraiser. Organized by Phil & Lois DeLise for Feeding Families Foundation, the event combined mesmerizing performances with a...
Press Release: 2nd Annual Winter Virtual Golf Classic
Feeding Families Foundation, Inc. (FFF), a nonprofit working to eliminate hospital food insecurity for the parents of hospitalized children suffering from critical illnesses, today announced that it held its Second Annual Winter Virtual Golf Classic: Fore! Families of...
What’s the difference between Certified Nursing Assistants, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Registered Nurses?
Following up with a previous post about the differences between a fellow, resident and attending, we wanted to highlight the differences between Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Registered Nurses (RNs). Parents of hospitalized...
Raising Dough – The Partnership Between Feeding Families Foundation and New Haven Pizza Club
At Feeding Families Foundation, we believe in the power of community. Over the last year, we’ve witnessed how local partnerships can transform lives, especially for families caring for a critically ill child. Today, we are thrilled to share details about our special...
9 important healthcare professionals involved in a child’s care, their roles, and how parents can effectively communicate and collaborate with them
Understanding the various healthcare professionals involved in a child's care can help parents better navigate their child's hospital stay and ensure effective communication and collaboration. When our daughter received her initial diagnosis, we felt inundated by the...
What’s the difference between a fellow, resident, and attending?
In the medical field, the terms "fellow," "resident," and "attending" refer to different levels of training and responsibility among doctors. Parents of hospitalized children will interact with all of these providers and it can be difficult to remember the...
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