November 18th, 2008 – Historical Society of Washington DC
For twenty years Pediatric Care has been looking after the District's most vulnerable residents, children living with HIV and AIDS.  In this year of our 20th anniversary, Pediatric Care is recommitting its efforts by focusing on the future of this population.  Please join us on November 18th for our annual For the Children event at the Historical Society of Washington DC. View a photo exhibition by the youth we serve. Purchase tickets here!

Pediatric AIDS/HIV Care is a community based non-profit organization that works to preserve, assist and strengthen the well-being of children ages 5-18 infected and affected by HIV/AIDS in metropolitan Washington, DC.

To that end, we are committed...

• Helping each child achieving his or her fullest potential.
• Reducing the isolation, stress, and stigma of living with HIV/AIDS.
• Developing resiliency by improving social, communication, creative, and coping skills.

We are the only organization in the DC area devoted exclusively to vital support services for children and adolescents living with HIV/AIDS.  Our comprehensive range of psychosocial services was designed in response to the complex needs and wishes of the person. We are especially focused on supporting young people orphaned and affected by HIV/AIDS. The children and adolescents who have priority for enrollment are those with an imminent or recent AIDS-related loss.

As the clouds go by
And the grass gets greener
I wonder what can happen
Soon as the clouds go by.

I love myself with the big red heart
And over the bridge I must go.
So look outside and see
How beautiful it will be.
Mother nature is always good
Soon as the clouds go by.

--Taquita, age 9