The Kidney Coaching Foundation Inc

The Mission of The Kidney Coaching Foundation is to increase medical compliance among kidney patients (ages 12-21) and their caregivers through life coaching, education and community involvement

The Kidney Coaching Foundation (KCF) is a not-for-profit organization that delivers life coaching and personal development programs to adolescents, young adults (ages 12-21) and their caregivers who are dealing with kidney disease. The Foundation’s goal is to provide each member with a trained volunteer coach who guides them in acquiring the tools necessary to comply with their medical treatment. It also helps them to navigate the dual complexities and challenges of life as a young adult experiencing the effects of life with kidney disease.

Inspire – Motivate - Encourage

1. Increase medical compliance among adolescents and young adult patients

2. establish a sense of solidarity and common purpose among patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers

3. provide coaching to help each patient and family see beyond their circumstances and realize the possibilites available in their lives

4. provide education on nutrition and healthy lifestyle issues unique to kidney patients

5. be a source of motivation and encouragement by helping them realize there is hope - and quality of life – during and after kidney disease