Franciscan Children’s is a pediatric care and education provider based in Brighton, Massachusetts, serving children and adolescents with complex medical, mental health, and special education needs. Founded in 1949, it focuses on compassionate, personalized, family-centered support that helps each child reach their full potential with dignity and respect. Since 2023, Franciscan Children’s has been affiliated with Boston Children’s Hospital.

Its services include medical rehabilitation for children recovering from serious illness or injury, behavioral health care across inpatient, outpatient, community-based, and school-based settings, and dentistry and surgical services. The organization also operates Kennedy Day School, which combines special education with therapeutic and medical services in an accessible, student-focused environment. Additional resources for families include adaptive sports, child life support, interpreter services, financial assistance, and patient advocacy. Franciscan Children’s welcomes families at its Brighton campus and offers opportunities to support its work through donations and community involvement. Through its clinical, educational, and family resources, the organization is dedicated to helping children with specialized needs thrive.