The Daniel M. Soref Family Resource Center

Beginning Monday, March 24, 2008, The Daniel M. Soref Family Resource Center will close for renovation. During this time, family resource center staff members will still be available at (414) 266-6333. The Family Accommodations Program and patient representatives can be reached at (414) 266-2800. Medical records can be accessed at the entrance to the center.

The Daniel M. Soref Family Resource Center offers parent-to-parent support, information, referrals and help connecting to community resources. Staff is trained to help children, young adults and their families find answers to questions about local resources, support groups, funding options and more.

We invite families staying at Children's Hospital to stop in, enjoy a cup of coffee or cocoa, read the newspaper and relax.

The center hosts several hospital programs and services available to our patients and the surrounding community. Call (414) 266-3169 for more information.

Programs

Family Accommodations Program
The staff at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin understands that traveling with a sick child to a new city can be stressful. In order to make your stay at Children's Hospital as easy as possible, our Family Accommodations Program helps out-of-town families coordinate their lodging arrangements in Milwaukee. Learn more here or call (414) 266-2800.

Patient representative
Do you have questions, concerns or suggestions regarding the services provided by Children's Hospital? Call the patient representative at (414) 266-2800 for assistance.

Southeast Regional Center for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs
This program is staffed by parents of children with special health care needs who have a wealth of personal experience and professional expertise. They are available to talk with other families about specific questions or concerns or simply lend a listening ear... all from the unique perspective of someone who's been there.

For more information about the Southeast Regional Center for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs, call (800) 234-5437 or visit www.southeastregionalcenter.org.

Services

Access to personal health records
Personal health records for Children's Hospital patients can be accessed at the center with proper identification.

Lending library
The center features an extensive collection of more than 3,000 family-friendly books, pamphlets, videotapes and DVDs available to patient families and community members. These materials cover topics such as emotional support, coping with hospitalization, chronic illnesses, special education, youth transition issues, rare diagnoses and more. Many materials are available in Spanish.