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St.
Edmond's Home is the first Catholic Home for Handicapped Children in
the United States. It was opened in 1916 by Philadelphia
Archbishop Edmond Prendergast. The original home, at 44th
Street and Haverford Avenue, under the auspices of the Archdiocese
of Philadelphia, primarily served children affected by polio.
In 1956 the Home moved to Roberts Road in Rosemont.
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Discovery of the Salk vaccine led to the virtual elimination of
polio, and St. Edmond's Home focused on the care and treatment of
children with severe and profound mental and physical limitations.
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Today, St.
Edmond's is licensed as an Intermediate Care Facility for
children with mental retardation (ICF/MR) by the State of
Pennsylvania. With support from a sensitive and
committed staff, children with numerous physical
disabilities and mental limitations participate in an active
treatment program. It is the objective of the
interdisciplinary team of nursing, medical and therapeutic
professionals to provide a holistic
outcome oriented plan of care to enhance the quality of life for
each child.
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It is the policy
of St. Edmond's Home for Children to admit, treat and care
for all individuals without regard to race, religion, sex or
national origin.
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