Social Work Services

We understand that your child's hospitalization is a very stressful time for you, your child and your family. So in addition to your medical team, numerous individuals work together to ensure your child's hospital stay is the best it can possibly be. Social workers support you and your family by helping you to:

• Understand how your child's illness or condition affects the care of the entire family.
• Solve problems that may result from your child's illness.
• Find community and hospital resources, such as support groups or educational materials about child development.
• Access additional financial resources when available and appropriate. Social workers can also provide brief counseling, and help families in crisis situations which may include sudden illness, accidental injuries, child protection situations and major life changes.

Departments and medical specialties

Social workers provide services in a variety of departments and medical specialties throughout the hospital. Social workers are currently found in the following areas:

For social work services in a specialty not listed above please contact the Family Services office 773.880.4485.