THE HSC PEDIATRIC CENTER history

1884 The Children’s Country Home expands Charles Glover of Riggs Bank serves as treasurer to raise funds to purchase a larger building.

A beautiful six acre parcel of land at the corner of 18th Street and Bunker Hill Road in northeast Washington was chosen and the new Home, capable of accommodating 50 children, was completed and first occupied on July 16, 1930.

1953 The Convalescent Home becomes a member of the American Hospital Association Services grow and the Home takes on the character and services of a hospital.

In 1956, a new wing was dedicated and the facility received its license as a "chronic and convalescent care hospital." On November 2, 1956, the name was changed once again to "The Children's Convalescent Hospital."

Having developed its services far beyond convalescent care, in April 1968, the hospital changed its name for the fourth time.

1984 The HSC Foundation is created To ensure sound fiscal management and to grow philanthropic revenues over time, the HSC board creates the Foundation.

1991 A decade of recognition and expansion begins for the Hospital The Hospital receives a special commendation from the Joint Commission®. President and Mrs.

1994 Establishment of a managed care organization To meet the continuum of care needs for children with disabilities, Health Services for Children with Special Needs, Inc. (HSCSN) is incorporated to develop a national model of managed care services for children and youth.

1996 HSCSN enrolls its first member To be eligible for enrollment, children and young adults must be under 26 years of age, live in the District, and receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.

Effective September 1, 2004, The Hospital for Sick Children became The HSC Pediatric Center.

2009 HSC Home Care, LLC is formed The third HSC System subsidiary provides home care services and one-on-one caregiver training to infants, children and young adults in their own homes.

2011 The HSC Foundation establishes the National Youth Transitions Center The Center is a collaborative learning community to benefit young people with disabilities as they transition from adolescence to adulthood and from school to work.