Danbury hospice gets $2 million to expand care for children with life-limiting illnesses

Danbury hospice gets $2 million to expand care for children with life-limiting illnesses 
Shelton Herald, Bridgeport, CT; by Cris Villalonga-Vivoni; 9/30/25 
A Danbury-based nonprofit hospice center is receiving $2 million in state funding to expand its pediatric care services and help more families access specialized end-of-life care. Founded in 1983, Regional Hospice and Home Care of Western Connecticut is the only nonprofit hospice in the state providing hospice care to children under 21 with life-threatening conditions. However, its capacity remains limited amid rising demand. In 2020, there were an estimated 7,800 children in Connecticut with complex medical conditions that limit their life expectancy and could benefit from palliative and hospice care, according to the National Survey of Children’s Health.