Santa John Scheuch
Vice President,  Hospice & Hospital Programs
Prairie Village, Kansas
913-908-4937
santajohn@santa-america.org
JSSanta@aol.com
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SERVING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN HOSPICE, HOSPITAL OR SUFFERING FROM POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER
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The “Core Mission” of Santa America continues as our primary service focus. Santa America brings Love, Hope and Joy wrapped in a warm Santa hug to children and their families in grief and bereavement, children with a chronic pediatric illnesses, or children suffering from PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder).

National Director: Hospice & Hospital Support Programs

Santa is available to visit children in hospice, hospital or at home 365 days a year.

Our Santas are referred by hospice and hospital staff, social workers and special education professionals. Every Santa and Mrs. Claus is required to volunteer for a local hospice or hospital. They receive an NCQA level background security check (the same as a doctor or a nurse) and receive and annual TB test and special volunteer training.

A Santa prepares for his visit by gathering personal bonding information about the child ands family (ex. favorite toys, food, entertainment, action heroes, and family holiday traditions) and is briefed on the existing medical condition that will be accommodated during the visit. Every Santa America volunteer is HIPPA compliant (Healthcare Information Patient Privacy Act). Child and family privacy is always respected.

Santa is delighted to deliver gifts gathered for a child by family and friends. Santa himself brings a “Santa Hug” scarf or other symbolic gifts for the child. Santa believes the greatest gifts are Love, Hope and Joy……….in unlimited amounts!

Once Santa visits a child, the very same Santa will revisit again and again as needed. Santa builds a special personal and long term relationship with his children. Many of our Santas have visited children and their families for 7 or 8 years!

For more information on bringing the “Core Service Mission” of Santa America to your community, facility or family contact Santa John Scheuch.