Kluge Children's Rehabilitation Center
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                   James Blackman, M.D., MPH Director
                        Richard Stevenson, M.D.KCRC Research Director
                        Susan Anderson, M. D.
                        Peter Patrick, PhD. Psychology
                        Christine Houlihan , M.D.
                        Kenneth Norwood, M.D.
                       

The Kluge Children's Rehabilitation Center (KCRC) is a place dedicated to serving children with special needs. Children between the ages of birth to 21 come to the KCRC from all over Virginia, the United States, and even overseas for many reasons. Some need specific therapy or rehabilitation after injuries, accidents, or surgery. Others have chronic illness such as diabetes and cystic fibrosis. Many families come to find out why their child is having difficulties walking, talking, learning, eating or experiencing behavior problems. KCRC is part of the UVa Children's Hospital of the University of Virginia. We are located on 12 acres in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and only two miles from the University of Virginia Health System.

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The KCRC is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) for its Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient and Outpatient Medical Rehabilitation Programs with special recognition for Pediatric and Family-Centered Care.  KCRC is also fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accrediation for Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO).  In addition to inpatient and outpatient programs, KCRC offers Day Treatment for those patients who benefit from intensive therapy but whom do not need to be in the hospital overnight.

At the KCRC, a team of pediatric professionals work together with parents to help each child become as independent and competent as possible. We recognize that both medical and emotional needs must be considered to promote effective healing, rehabilitation, and adjustment to the child's impairment, activity limitations (functional abilities), or participation restrictions (roles in society). Emphasis is placed on reinforcing a child's strengths and coping skills. All of the KCRC's treatment programs, educational programs, research, and advocacy efforts are directed toward these ends.

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KCRC's philosophy of family-centered care recognizes that the family is the constant in a child's life while health care providers vary over time.  The center promotes families and professionals working together in all aspects of health care.  KCRC embraces the racial, ethnic, cultural, and economic diversity of families.  The center's health care programs are designed to be flexible, friendly, accessible, and responsive to patients and families, and other customer needs.

Various Developmental and Behavioral Clinics are held daily, M-F. The clinics are held at the Kluge Children’s Rehabilitation Center, 2270 Ivy Road, Charlottesville, Va 22903. The KCRC is about one mile west of the main hospital of the University Health System on US 250 West.

For outpatient appointments or inpatient referrals contact the referral office at 434-924-5272.

For KCRC's General Help Line call 434-924-5161.