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At Children’s National Hospital, we believe that comprehensive care for children also includes support for their families. We offer a range of special services and programs designed to help children and their families cope and resume some normalcy and predictability in their lives.


Resources for Oncology and Blood Disorders Patients

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CBDC Education and School Program

Our education team is available to help you and your child navigate the school system during and following treatment.

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CBDC Psychology Program

Our psychology team is available if you feel your child needs help coping with the challenges of living with a blood disorder or cancer.

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COVID-19 FAQ for Parents of Immunosuppressed Patients

We understand that you may have questions about how COVID-19 impacts your child, especially if your child is immunosuppressed due to current treatments. Learn more from our resources for parents of immunosuppressed patients.

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Tracy's Kids Art Therapy Program

Our program brings in board-certified art therapists to use art media and the creative process to explore your child's feelings, resolve emotional conflicts, increase self-awareness, manage behavior, develop social skills, reduce anxiety and increase self-esteem.

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Music Therapy Program

Our Music Therapy Program reduces stress and improves quality of life for our pediatric cancer and blood disorders patients.

Support Resources at Children's National

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Chaplaincy Services

Clinically trained on-call chaplains are available to patients, families and staff 24/7 for support, education, ritual and consultation.

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PANDA Palliative Care

The PANDA team seeks to prevent, reduce and soothe symptoms for patients in the advanced stages of illness.

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Parent Navigator Program

Our Parent Navigator Program informs, educates, supports and empowers families to be strong partners with providers in advocating for child’s medical, educational and social well-being.

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Social Work

Our social workers are specially trained and licensed professionals who provide an array of psychosocial services to enhance the quality of care our patients and families receive.

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Places to Stay

Children's National Hospital is here to help you make arrangements for your stay nearby while your child receives care. The Housing and Amenities Team is happy to help you navigate the process for securing accommodations. While you're in Washington, D.C., learn about activities you can do during your stay.