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Children’s Patient and Family Services

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Children’s Patient and Family Services

Supporting Children and Families Every Step of the Way

Every family’s journey is unique, and no one should have to navigate it alone. Whether you’re navigating a new diagnosis, managing ongoing medical needs, seeking emotional support, connecting with other families or finding resources during times of change, we are here to help. Through a variety of patient and family support programs, our team is dedicated to providing compassionate guidance, meaningful connections and practical resources that help children and families feel supported, empowered and hopeful throughout their journey.
 
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Helping Children Thrive

  • Child Life

    Certified child life specialists play a meaningful role in supporting children, teens, and their families during their hospital experience. Working closely with the medical team, they focus on each child’s developmental, emotional, and psychosocial well‑being.

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  • Pediatric Palliative and Supportive Care

    Specialized care for infants, children and adolescents living with a serious illness (chronic or life-limiting) aims to ease symptoms associated with illness and navigate care.

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  • Children’s Hospital School

    Our hospital school helps students maintain academic progress while receiving medical care and transition back to their school environment once treatment is complete. 

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  • Music Therapy

    Music encourages self-expression and emotional processing in a way that feels natural and comforting. Music therapy techniques help children feel more at ease and improve their quality of life.

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St. Luke’s Children’s Injury Prevention

Safety at Every Step

We’ve pulled together some tips to help ensure we’re all prepared to keep the children around us as safe as possible. Whether you’re at home with members of your own family or out in the community, thank you for looking out for child safety. It takes a village, and a little education goes a long way.

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Surrounding You With Support

  •  Children’s Care Coordination

    Care coordinators are experts on community resources. They serve as points of contact between your family, your care team, and community providers.
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  •  Family Resource and Sibling Center

    This safe and supportive environment is designed to meet the needs of patients and their family members while parents or guardians attend a loved one’s appointment.
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Overnight Accommodations Near St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital

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The Idaho Ronald McDonald House provides lodging for families who live outside Ada County, and who have a child (18 years or younger) hospitalized or receiving medical treatment at Boise area medical facilities. A patient or family must have a medical referral, and guests under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

On-site Amenities

  • Transportation is available.
  • Kitchen and laundry facilities are available.
  • Food/meals are provided.
  • There’s a fenced yard with playground equipment and an indoor playroom.
  • A manager is on duty 24 hours/day for emergencies.

For more information, please call (208) 336-5478 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m.

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Additional System Resoursces

  • Language Services

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  • Patient Financial Services

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  • Pediatric Advisory Council

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Support the Kids and Families at St. Luke’s Children’s

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You Can Make a Difference

You can make a real difference to kids and families facing medical challenges. We hope you’ll help us provide the exceptional healthcare these kids deserve. We encourage you to get involved by making a financial gift, sponsoring or attending events, or volunteering your time.

Make a donation today

Ways to Give

Make a Donation to St. Luke’s Children’sVolunteering at St. Luke’sGiving OptionsDonation Wish List for Hospitalized Kids and TeensDonation Wish List for Children’s Cancer Patients
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