For Patients and Families
Hospital support services
Beyond our world-class clinical care, cutting-edge research, the exemplary medical training at Children's Hospital Boston, we offer numerous services that touch the lives of our patients and families.
From the child life specialists who are professionally trained to help your child cope with medical procedures and the clowns who bring forth smiles and laughter, to the pastoral staff who offer comfort and spiritual strength, Children's staff is here to support your child and family before, during and after your hospital visit.
- Center for Families
- Child Life Specialists
- Interpreter Services
- Social Work
- Patient Family Housing Program
- Chaplaincy
- Lactation Support Program
- Big Apple Circus Clown Care
- Pawprints: Therapy Dog Visitation Program
- Reach Out & Read
- Integrative Therapies Team (Massage Therapy, etc.)
- Case Management Center
- Center for Young Women's Health
- Center for Young Men's Health
