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Family Support: Resources for Patients and Families
Learning that your child has cancer or a blood disorder may seem like overwhelming news to take in. Texas Children's is here to help.
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Social Workers. Our social workers can be a primary source of help. They can provide a good orientation to the clinic, are aware of special problems facing young patients and their families, provide information on how to get help from outside community agencies, and address many other nonmedical issues.
Visit our social work office in the outpatient clinic
Art Therapist. The Faris Foundation Art Therapist uses art to support the social, emotional, psychological, physical, and developmental needs of children and their families from diagnosis through treatment. In art therapy sessions a variety of materials may be used including painting, drawing, clay, sculpture, mixed media and digital media to help children and their families process their medical experiences.
Arts and Activities. Our Psychosocial Programs provide a number of activities for patients to participate in:
Learn about your child's diagnosis. Gathering information about your child's cancer or blood disorder diagnosis is often helpful. Our social workers can guide you to helpful reading materials, such as books and pamphlets.
Visit our online health library