At Grace Children’s Hospital, our compassionate team forms the cornerstone of our impactful work. Our skilled medical professionals provide exceptional care to children and families, ensuring their well-being and growth. Alongside dedicated nurses' aides, they offer unwavering support during recovery, while also providing opportunities for education within the hospital walls.
Despite the nominal fee of $8 USD for these crucial services, many families face financial hurdles. However, reflecting our commitment, we never deny treatment to any child or family, regardless of their financial capacity.
Envisioning a Healthier Future for Haiti.
Since 1967, Grace Children’s Hospital has been a beacon of hope in Haiti, dedicated to transforming lives and uplifting communities through our hospital and program work. Our mission is to shatter the barriers of poverty that hinder health and well-being, building a brighter, healthier future for all.
Prevent Illness
Promote Health
Restore Health
Commitment to serving children and the people that support them
Our History
Envisioning a Healthier Future for Haiti
Grace Children’s Hospital began more than forty years ago, when James and Virginia Snavley made their first trip to Haiti. What began as a vacation became a mission of love. The Snavleys decided to open a small clinic for boys and girls with tuberculosis. Writing to their friends in North America, they shared a vision to restore health and wholeness to hurting children—one precious life at a time.
1961
1961
ICC Story Began
International Child Care's story began when an American couple, Jim and Virginia Snavley, visited Haiti during a stop on their cruise.
1965
1965
They returned to Haiti with their family, and in 1965 the Child Care Foundation (CCF) was formed.
1967
1967
Two years later Grace Children's Hospital, dedicated to the care of tubercular children, was officially opened in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
1972
1972
Canadian involvement grew through the auspices of Caribbean Child Care (CCC). A Haitian advisory board was formed and a year later, the inpatient capacity of the Hospital expanded from 37 to 200 and the 1,000th patient was admitted.
1974
1974
With the blessing of the Haitian Ministry of Health and the advice of the World Health Organization, ICC embarked on a national tuberculosis control program called the "Crusade Against Tuberculosis" (CAT).
1978
1978
Child Care Foundation and Caribbean Child Care merged to form International Child Care. North American offices were situated in Toledo, Ohio and St. Catharines, Ontario to respond to the growing constituency of support in each country.
1979
1979
The Crusade Against Tuberculosis expanded beyond BCG immunization to include Case Finding, Treatment and Education (CFTE), a program which eventually targeted over 100 partner clinics throughout the country with technical and material assistance in the fight to find and treat active cases of TB.
1981
1981
By 1981, International Child Care had developed a reputation for solid expertise in the arena of TB control in Haiti. At that time, ICC had completed a mass immunization campaign, systematically vaccinating over 3 million people throughout the entire nation of Haiti.
1987
1987
As International Child Care marked its 20th anniversary, TB remained a central focus, but within the context of a growing commitment to community-based primary health care.
1988
1988
In Haiti, International Child Care had been contracted by the Ministry of Health as its principal partner in the national TB program.
1992
1992
Despite the political crisis of 1991-1994 and the application of internationally imposed economic sanctions, ICC continued to successfully evolve its integrated health models. By the early 1990s, maternal/child health had emerged as an equally important program direction.
1994
1994
With the increasing global crisis of HIV/AIDS, International Child Care instituted a voluntary counseling and testing program at Grace Children´s Hospital in 1994.
2002
2002
For the first time since ICC's inception, ICC/Haiti was devoted entirely to national, Haitian leadership.
2005
2005
A major advancement in the care of HIV+ patients came in early 2005, when ICC inaugurated anti-retroviral medical treatment for children and adults with HIV/AIDS.
2010
2010
On January 12, 2010 an earthquake struck Haiti and left many people injured and homeless. The building of Grace Children's Hospital was destroyed, but knowing the great, desperate need, its staff continued to see patients in a tent community.
2014
2014
With funding from ASHA/USAID, a second floor was built onto Grace Children's Hospital for new offices for ICC Haiti and for an education and training center and conference room.
Leadership
Haiti Board
William Brandt
Dr. Elie Nicolas
Dr. Elsie LaFosse
Jorge Reinbold
Me. Paul Rachel Cadet
Andrée L. Viard Enseignante
Dr. Gérard Joseph
USA Board
Becky Baird, TX
Emilio Bazile, MD, ON
Rev. Dr. Tommy Brumett, TX
Jehu Chesson, NY
Sveta Desai, NY
Priya Gogoi, MI
Emma Hall, MI
Jeannine Hatt, MD, TX
Lynnette Iannace, MI
Veena Katragadda, FL
Rev. Mary Martin, TX
Len Middleton, MI
Jacob McCurry, IL
Ellen L. Palmer, PhD RN, TX
Jo Ann Preissner, MI
Brad Prickett, TX
Mira Ruder-Hook, CA
Alexandra Siciliano, MI
Robyn Schindel, BC
Bethany S. Sweeny, MI
Brian Weisman, MI
Sarvani Yellayi, MI
Mika Yokoyama, MA
Commitment to Transparency and Accountability
Grace Children's Hospital, a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit, has stood hand-in-hand with the Haitian community for over 50 years. Our commitment to transparency and accountability is unwavering. Governed by a dedicated volunteer board of directors, our members serve without compensation, ensuring our focus remains solely on our mission.
Each year, our financial records undergo rigorous independent audits by external firms, affirming our commitment to credibility. These audited statements are readily available to the public upon request, showcasing our dedication to achieving tangible, impactful results.
Each year, our financial records undergo rigorous independent audits by external firms, affirming our commitment to credibility. These audited statements are readily available to the public upon request, showcasing our dedication to achieving tangible, impactful results.
