The children have chronic disabilities - ones they will live with their entire lives. Some have been diagnosed since birth with disabilities such as cerebral palsy and birth defects.
Some children have physical disabilities while others have emotional or behavioral disabilities.
The job of the medical professionals and staff at Amos Cottage is to help these children function to the very best of their individual abilities. Even though progress is often slow and the children need long-term treatment, improvements can and do happen. The Amos Cottage staff strives to maintain a feeling of normalcy during lengthy stays. The staff works closely as a team, providing care and concern to create an atmosphere of security and love for the children. For some children, their stay at Amos Cottage is the most positive nurturing episode yet experienced in their young lives.