AAP Updates Home Care Policy

Posted on November 17, 2025

Adequate funding, training is essential for home health care of children More children with medical complexity are being cared for at home, often with the help of medical equipment allowing them to be with family in lieu of a hospital setting. This care is a key part of the child’s journey as they grow and eventually transition to adult care and systems. New AAP policy calls for an adequately funded and trained workforce of home health care providers.

• Policy Statement: Financing of Pediatric Home Health Care
• AAP News: Policy — Funding shortfalls leave those who need home care underserved
• News release: AAP Issues Policy Statement on Ensuring Access, Quality to Pediatric Home Health Care