Children’s Specialized Hospital, a 140-bed RWJBarnabas Health pediatric rehabilitation hospital, offers a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient care for children with complex medical, developmental and behavioral health needs. Located on the state’s only pediatric academic healthcare campus, the hospital combines acute care, research and rehabilitation in one setting, and has expanded its reach through 12 outpatient centers and two long-term care facilities. Its groundbreaking Center for Discovery, Innovation and Development drives transformative research and product development in areas like virtual reality for behavioral health, nutrition delivery devices, and predictive analytics to reduce patient no-shows. In 2024, the hospital launched three centers of excellence for autism, brain injury, and chronic pain and functional neurological disorder, all anchored in a model that unites clinical services, research, training and advocacy. The hospital is committed to addressing social determinants of health, with over 21,000 families screened in 2023 and more than 3,250 food bags distributed through on-site pantries. Recent innovations include a marketplace for essential family items, caregiver training in a home-like setting, support for an all-inclusive recreational complex, and a partnership with Legal Services of New Jersey to provide legal aid services.
