Patient and Family Resources

Nicklaus Children's Hospital is committed to providing family-centered pediatric medical programs and services.

Here you'll find information on visiting our hospital, our care approach, financial services, Parents Connect Blog and community outreach programs.

family of four hugging on their home couch.
family of four hugging on their home couch.

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Nicklaus Children's Hospital provides many unique, family-centered pediatric medical programs and services to the families and children we serve. Some programs help familiarize parents with Nicklaus Children's services, while our Child Life services help make the hospital experience less intimidating.

At Nicklaus Children's Hospital, we focus on providing both patients and families with top-notch medical care, coupled with emotional, psychological and educational support. In this section you will find information on Nicklaus Children's services for patients and families.

While You're Here

From where to eat, to our Child Life support services, here you'll find information to help patients and families navigate our main hospital. 

Family-Centered Care Services

As healthcare professionals dedicated to providing the best care for each of our patients, the staff at Nicklaus Children's Hospital recognizes the essential role that families play in the health and well-being of the child. Learn more about the departments and programs whose primary focus is supporting patients and families while they're admitted to the hospital and after they have returned home.

Financial Services

Managing financial and medical coverage when seeking services at our health system can be challenging for our patient families. Here you will find information on financial services at Nicklaus Children's Hospital.

Community Outreach and Education Programs

Nicklaus Children's Hospital provides community outreach to our local South Florida community by providing classes and courses, in addition to family-centered services to parents, families and professionals. Browse our community calendar for upcoming events you would like to attend.

From Our Blog

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Supporting Kids with Healthy Meals Throughout the Summer Break

By Food for Salud
Summer can be a wonderful time for families — longer days, more time together, and a break from the school routine. For many families, it can also bring added stress when school meals are no longer available The Head Start/Early Head Start program, which provides high quality comprehensive early childhood and family engagement, offers families the following practical solutions to keeping kids nourished all summer long.
Read More in our Blog