Support Services

Your child may need both social and emotional support, as well as clinical support. You may need it as well, and we offer it in a variety of ways. Just ask and we will try to provide you with the best help possible.

Care Connection for Children CHKD's Care Connection for Children program provides case management and care coordination services with independent, private specialists, …

Case Management Case managers at CHKD work with patient families and members of the medical team to ensure optimal health care outcomes, access to resources and more.

Chaplaincy Services CHKD chaplains serve all faiths, religions, and cultures, and are available at any time to meet with individuals and families in need of support.

Hospital School Program The Hospital School Program is a state-operated program and partnership between CHKD, Norfolk Public Schools, and the Department of Education.

Integrative Care Team Our integrative care team works with patients and families to help children feel more comfortable and more in control of their hospital stay.

Medical Social Work Medical social workers are available to help your family cope with a variety of stresses related to illness or accident.

Pet Therapy CHKD's Buddy Brigade pet therapy program brings patients in contact with some amazing dogs who help the healing process.

Safer Futures Safer Futures combines the work of medical staff with trusted community-based partners to provide safety planning, services, and trauma-informed care.

Support Groups At CHKD, we offer parents, patients, and family members access to a variety of support resources. Learn more about our available support groups.