Your Child's
Story Matters
We are the quiet, steady partner in a moment of crisis, you are never, ever alone. STARS is the safety net woven from expertise, empathy, and a relentless commitment to Your Child.
Peace of Mind
When you care for a child with complex needs, things don't always feel predictable. We're here to bring some stability to that reality—making sure that in an emergency, the path to care is clear and already in place.
Lighten the burden from the family to the system.
Ensure responders see the child, not just the diagnosis or equipment.
Turn emergencies into a coordinated, calm response.
Identify children at risk during power loss or evacuation.
"STARS is the heartbeat of our emergency plan. It allows me to be a mother in a crisis, rather than a medical historian."
— STARS Registered Family
The Information Gap
Standard emergency plans weren't built for unique children. STARS bridges this by delivering personalized care plans—created with pediatric hospital physicians and EMS medical director approval—directly to those who need them most. We don't just share medical history; we share understanding.
THE SAFETY NET
Surrounded by a
Community of Care.
Empathy First
We prioritize patient-centered care above all else.
Devoted
A commitment to help you plan for emergencies before they happen.
Unified Force
Hospitals, Families, EMS, and 911 dispatch working as a unit.
Ready Response
A system that evolves with every child's story and every clinical encounter.
The Safety Net of Protection
STARS is the connectivity between specialist's office, EMS and the emergency department, we are the thread that ties it all together.
Built for confidence through complexities.
Multi-System Complexity
Children whose care requires the coordination of three or more specialty fields.
Technology Reliance
Tracheostomies, ventilators, feeding tubes, and central lines that need expert management.
Rare Genetic Paths
Conditions where standard protocols aren't just wrong - they could be dangerous.
Advance Directive
Clear documentation of family goals of care and physician orders for life-sustaining treatment (POLST).
Resources and Questions
Have questions about how STARS can support your family? Explore our detailed guides or reach out to our team for personalized assistance.
STARS Documents
Access our comprehensive library of emergency guides, consent forms, and travel letters.
Caring for Children with Medical Complexities at Home
Specialized home-care protocols designed by pediatric experts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Patients who qualify would include at least one of the following when going home:
- Tracheostomy or Ventilator reliance
- Severe cardiac abnormalities or transplants
- Hemophilia or severe bleeding disorders
- Status epilepticus-prone patients
- VP/VA Shunts or Central/PICC Lines
- Adrenal Insufficiency or metabolic syndromes
- Child with medical complexity requiring EMS protocol alteration