While it is less common in children than adults, children do sometimes develop kidney disease. When a child recieves a diagnosis of a chronic illness, it can be a difficult time for the child and parents alike. The UNC Kidney Center, together with the UNC Pediatric Nephrology Group strives to provide families with the resources for support and education to move forward in a healthy way. Follow the links below for more information.
Resources for Parents
- Facts About Kidney Disease in Children
- Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome (printable PDF format)
- Growth Failure in Children with Kidney Disease (printable PDF format)
- Treatment Methods for Kidney Failure in Children (printable PDF format)
- Nutrition in Children with Chronic Kidney Disease (printable PDF format)
- NephKids Kidney Support Group
- KIDney Kids Resource Ring
- Pediatric Info from the American Association of Kidney Patients
Resources for Children and Parents
- KidComm
- Band-Aids & Blackboards
- What Kids Need To Know About Kidneys (kidshealth.org)
- "Love Is All You Need" by M. Ted Ferris (pdf)
The UNCKC Transition to Adulthood Program
Helpful Forms
- Health Insurance Tips (pdf)
- Be Your Own Health Care Advocate (pdf)
- Health Insurance Glossary (pdf)
Clinical Trials
The UNC Pediatric Group participates in several clinical trials that aim to find new and better ways to treat kidney disease in children. Click the links below to find out about eligibility, study goals, and enrollment.
