Having a child with an illness, injury, or other health condition can feel isolating. At Penn State Health Children’s Hospital, we’re committed to connecting you with the resources you need for support.
Art Therapy Program
Our art therapists provide opportunities for children to safely express their feelings and cope with their illness or injury.
Learn about our Art Therapy Program
Care Coordination
Care coordinators work with you to make sure you have everything you need when your child is ready to be discharged. The care coordinators are your connection for any additional outside services your child may need after leaving the hospital.
Child Life Program
Child Life staff help children and families prepare for and cope with the stress that can come with health problems and hospital stays.
We advocate for patients’ and families’ well-being through therapeutic play, education and emotional support.
Learn about our Child Life Program
Group Counseling Program
Penn State Psychiatry offers an eight-week program for children with attention or behavior issues and their parents.
Learn how to register for the counseling program.
Patient and Family Cancer Support Program
We understand that a cancer diagnosis affects not just the body but also the daily lives of children, teens, young adults and their families. That’s why we offer a variety of social and emotional supportive care programs that are carefully designed to meet their needs through every step of their journey. Whether your child is just starting treatment, going through care or moving into survivorship, our support services are here to help your family feel cared for and supported along the way.
Learn about our Cancer Support Programs
Sibling Support
Child Life staff work with children to help them understand their sibling’s hospitalization.
Learn more about sibling support
Therapy Programs
Music Therapy - our music therapy program allows patients and their siblings express themselves through carefully selected music and musical activities. Pet Therapy - dogs can bring comfort and joy to patients, families, and guests at Children’s Hospital. Pet therapy provides children with a sense of normalcy despite the unfamiliar hospital setting.
Support Groups
Support groups provide children and their families an opportunity to connect with others in similar situations. Learn more about the support groups offered at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital.