Governor Hochul Tours First-of-Its-Kind Children's Specialty Hospital Aimed to ... - Governor.NY.GOV

Governor Kathy Hochul attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for The Center for Discovery's Children's Specialty Hospital in Rock Hill, New York, marking a significant milestone in developmental disability care.

This innovative facility represents New York's first children's specialty hospital dedicated to serving young people with complex disabilities like autism. The hospital provides short-term inpatient care for children ages 5-21, focusing on comprehensive medical and behavioral assessments over a maximum six-month period. The project received $48 million in federal funding and $4 million from Empire State Development, creating a new model that helps children remain integrated in their communities while receiving specialized care.

• Features holistic care approach with classrooms, sensory rooms, therapeutic gym, healing gardens, and Food is Medicine greenhouse
• Designed to reduce need for long-term residential placements through proactive treatments and family support
• Provides specialized care plans and ongoing support for families after discharge
• Creates 400+ jobs while establishing new benchmark for specialized disability care nationwide