PICC - Helping Babies Born Drug Affected

Caring for Drug-Exposed Infants,
by Barbara Drennen


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	Caring for the Drug Exposed Infant

Pediatric Interim Care Center, The Newborn Nursery, (PICC) is a one-of-a-kind, model program that provides specialized, 24-hour care for drug-exposed and medically fragile newborns. PICC brings babies safely through withdrawal from drugs, including heroin, cocaine, methamphetamines, methadone, and prescription drugs. The pioneering program also facilitates visitation for families, provides caregiver training, follows the babies after they leave, and offers a range of community outreach and education services. PICC is in Kent, Washington, 20 miles southeast of Seattle and is the only 24-hour care center serving drug-exposed infants throughout Washington State.

We would like to thank the
Washington State Legislature
for all you have done to kept PICC babies safe.

For the past 19 years, our State legislature has been very supportive of PICC and has worked extremely hard to protect our babies. We are so fortunate that they, along with Washington State taxpayers, recognize that these babies are all of our responsibility and remain strong advocates for their safety and well-being. We appreciate their continued belief in the important work PICC provides to the babies of Washington and their dedication to continue to provide the support so necessary for these most innocent victims of drug abuse

Even through these uncertain times which will, undoubtedly, affect all of us, we must remember that newborns have no voice – we must continue to protect them at all costs!!

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO:

Sen. Margarita Prentice Rep. Dave Upthegrove Lt. Gov. Brad Owen Sen. Karen Keiser

Honored Visit!

We were honored with a surprise visit
from
Governor
Christine Gregoire
earlier this year.
It was touching to
see her with
our little ones.

PLEASE NOTE

As the upcoming cold and flu season quickly approaches, we are canceling all tours to reduce the exposure to our little newborns. Only immediate families will be allowed to visit the babies. Remembering that the safety of the babies is our top priority, we know you support us in this decision. Please stay in touch and
we will see you in the spring.

328 4th Avenue South, Kent, WA USA 98032 PH 253-852-5253 FX 253-852-5728 picc@picc.net