Social Work
Seattle Children’s social workers can connect you to resources, support the safety of your child and family, and help you cope with the impacts of your child’s illness.
Our team works closely with the Seattle Children’s Safe Child and Adolescent Network (SCAN) as well as with the Journey Program, which provides bereavement support to help families cope with death or loss.
We work with interpreters in all languages, including sign language.
Services We Offer
- Assessment of your family’s strengths and needs in relation to your child's illness
- Referrals to community resources
- Education about access to healthcare
- Development of a plan to address your family's psychological and social needs
- Crisis intervention for patients and families
- Short-term counseling to help your family adjust to illness, make decisions or cope with grief
- Help in understanding behavior and in learning strategies to effectively deal with behavior
- Family violence assessment and safety planning
- Long-term help with bereavement through the Journey Program
- Collaboration with community partners to enhance services and their delivery
- Help with acquiring the resources you and your child need to be successful
Paying for Care
Learn about paying for care at Seattle Children’s, including insurance coverage, billing and financial assistance.
Access Additional Resources
Get resources for patients and families, including information on food, housing, transportation, financial assistance, mental health and more.