Campaign Overview
For nearly 90 years, Kennedy Krieger Institute has grown from a single physician’s vision to help children with cerebral palsy live fuller lives into an internationally recognized leader in pediatric care, education, and research. Today, we offer more than 80 programs—including a hospital and schools—that serve nearly 30,000 patients and students each year.
On behalf of our Institute board, our Foundation board, and more than 3,200 staff members, thank you for your interest in supporting Kennedy Krieger’s next grand chapter. Your support makes you a CHAMPION OF HOPE—someone who turns belief into action and possibility into progress.
This ambitious plan centers around three interconnected pillars:
A State-of-the-art Patient-and-Family-Focused Innovative Care Center
As we pursue a future filled with hope and healing, we envision the Innovative Care Center—a new, expanded, state-of-the-art facility that reflects the extraordinary compassion and expertise of our care teams.
Expanded cutting-edge research initiatives
Long-term impact through investments in Research and Endowed Research Chairs.
Specialized Education Research and Training Center
A first-of-its-kind Center for Specialized Education Innovation, pioneering research and training in special education
THIS is Kennedy Krieger, Today
Behind every complex case is a child and family seeking hope and exceptional care Our unique interdisciplinary approach to whole-child care brings together world-class experts in neurology, psychiatry, rehabilitation, developmental pediatrics, psychology, therapy, social work, and more.
Accelerating Discovery with New Endowed Faculty Research Chairs
By creating sustainable funding for visionary research leaders, we ensure our ability to drive innovation and advance understanding for generations to come.
Center for Specialized Education Innovation
In our next chapter, we’re expanding our impact by creating the Center for Specialized Education Innovation—the first of its kind in the nation. This center will transform how one in six children learns and bring personalized education practices to benefit every student, in school and beyond.