Summary of Services
- Offering a physician-prescribed, non-residential program for children with complex medical conditions
- Providing occupational, speech, and physical therapy designed to improve daily living skills, communication, mobility, and independence
- Participating in the Florida Child Care Food Program (CCFP), which ensures access to balanced, nutritious meals
- Free transportation to and from facilities with certified drivers to ensure safety during travel
Delivering Holistic Care That Addresses Immediate Medical Needs
Tender Care Medical Services has served families across Duval, Flagler, Putnam, and St. John’s Counties since 1988. The organization supports children and young adults from birth through age twenty-one who are living with medically complex conditions. With a mission to provide a safe, nurturing, and developmentally enriching environment, Tender Care ensures that each participant has access to individualized medical care as well as education, meals, and complimentary transportation to and from its facilities.
By working closely with licensed physicians, nurses, therapists, and families, the organization delivers a holistic care model that addresses immediate medical needs while also encouraging long-term growth, independence, and social well-being.
Identifying Underlying Health Concerns, While Providing Case Management
At the center of its services is the Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC) program, a specialized non-residential treatment plan prescribed by a physician. This program is designed for premature infants, children, and young adults facing conditions such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, cardiac anomalies, immunosuppression, chronic kidney disease, encephalopathy, and other medically fragile diagnoses.
The PPEC program combines medical, therapeutic, and developmental support to reduce the need for repeated hospitalizations, giving caregivers peace of mind and the opportunity to return to work or school. It also enables licensed professionals to identify underlying health concerns early and provides case management services that enhance care coordination, while significantly reducing healthcare costs for families.
Therapy services are another cornerstone of Tender Care Medical Services. The therapy program integrates occupational, speech, and physical therapy into participants’ daily routines, while actively involving caregivers in the process. Occupational therapy helps children and young adults develop fine motor skills, build self-care abilities, and enhance sensory processing, enabling them to engage more fully in daily activities.
Speech therapy focuses on developing communication skills by addressing delays in listening, speaking, and language delays. In contrast, physical therapy aims to enhance mobility, balance, and strength, thereby supporting greater independence and functional progress in everyday life.
Helping Participants Achieve Academic Growth
Education also plays an essential role in Tender Care’s holistic approach. Licensed teachers provide classroom instruction tailored to each participant’s abilities, ensuring that children and young adults can continue learning while receiving the medical and therapeutic support they need. This integration of healthcare and education helps participants achieve academic growth while maintaining continuity in their developmental journey.
Tender Care Medical Services further supports families by participating in the Florida Child Care Food Program (CCFP), which provides wholesome and balanced meals to reduce the risks of obesity, malnutrition, and other health-related conditions.
Offering Transportation Services
To ensure accessibility, Tender Care provides complimentary transportation services, making it easier for participants to attend the program. Each vehicle is staffed with a First Aid, CPR, and PASS-certified driver, and participants are accompanied by a certified nursing assistant or licensed nurse to ensure safety throughout the journey.
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