Chaplaincy Services
Contact Our Chaplaincy Team
The Chaplaincy Services Team at CHKD provides for the diverse spiritual and emotional needs of patients, families, and staff. Having a child who is sick or injured is a stressful experience. Our team is available to assist and support your entire family as you cope with your child’s hospital stay. We serve patients, families, and staff of all faiths and those who do not identify with any particular religion. Your beliefs and values are honored by the chaplaincy services team, whatever they may be.
Please feel free to contact a chaplain if you are interested in support or just someone to talk to. We would love to meet you.
What do we do?
- Provide spiritual support of all faiths and beliefs for patients, families, and staff.
- Support spiritual needs and ‘journey’ with your family through your baby's time in the hospital.
- Perform baptisms, blessings, dedications, and prayers.
- Provide spiritual counseling.
- Provide end-of-life care and resources.
When to call?
- Any time during your NICU hospitalization.
- If surgery is expected.
- If you have spiritual or religious concerns and questions.
- If you are struggling with a difficult medical decision.
- When in doubt, call. We would love to talk with you and your family.
Disclaimer: This information is not intended to substitute or replace the professional medical advice you receive from your child's physician. The content provided on this page is for informational purposes only, and was not designed to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease. Please consult your child's physician with any questions or concerns you may have regarding a medical condition.
Reviewed on: 6/2024