Our Story
Every Family Deserves Hope
Children’s Critical Care Alliance was founded with a simple but powerful belief: no family should have to face a child’s critical illness alone.
When a child is hospitalized, life changes in an instant. Parents often spend days and weeks at their child’s bedside while worrying about meals, travel, lost income, lodging, and the countless responsibilities waiting at home. During these moments, even the smallest act of kindness can provide comfort and hope.
CCCA was created to bridge the gap between medical care and family support. While healthcare teams focus on treating the child, we focus on caring for the family.
Through compassionate volunteers, generous donors, dedicated community partners, and meaningful hospital relationships, we strive to ensure every family feels seen, supported, and never alone.
Every meal served, every welcome package delivered, every volunteer hour, and every donation represents hope during one of life’s most difficult seasons.
Because healing extends beyond the hospital room.
.png/:/cr=t:0.12%25,l:0%25,w:99.76%25,h:99.76%25/rs=w:1209,h:806)
Our Journey
Children’s Critical Care Alliance began with one goal: supporting families when they need it most.
Today, our organization continues to grow through hospital partnerships, community support, fundraising events, and volunteers who believe every family deserves compassion during a medical crisis.
Our journey is just beginning, and together we can make an even greater impact.
Meet The Leadership Team
Krystal Jett
Stephanie Justice
Amanda Ferraro
Founder & President / Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Krystal leads the vision, strategy, and daily operations of Children’s Critical Care Alliance. She oversees partnerships, fundraising, and programs while ensuring every family receives compassionate support.
Amanda Ferraro
Stephanie Justice
Amanda Ferraro
Vice President / Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Amanda manages the organization’s daily operations, supports programs and volunteers, and works alongside the President to ensure CCCA’s mission is carried out effectively.
Christan Crow
Stephanie Justice
Stephanie Justice
Secretary / Administrative Director
Christan oversees organizational records, board documentation, volunteer onboarding, and internal communications. She also supports business sponsorships and helps coordinate CCCA’s welcome package program.
Stephanie Justice
Stephanie Justice
Stephanie Justice
Treasurer / Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Stephanie oversees the organization’s finances, including budgeting, financial reporting, and donation accountability, ensuring every contribution is managed responsibly.
Mackenzie Garrett
Mackenzie Garrett
Mackenzie Garrett
Patient Care Coordinator
MacKenzie works directly with families to coordinate assistance, connect them with resources, and ensure they receive compassionate support throughout their journey.
Amber Jones
Mackenzie Garrett
Mackenzie Garrett
Marketing Manager and Event Cooridinator
Amber plans fundraising events, manages marketing and social media, and helps build community awareness and support for CCCA’s mission.