Patient and Family Support at the Pediatric and Congenital Heart Center
When your child needs treatment for cardiac issues, the whole family may need support. Our team at the Pediatric and Congenital Heart Center provides patient- and family-centered care to support families at all stages of their child’s treatment.
Child Life and Social Work
Child Life Services
Our Child Life specialists work in the inpatient and outpatient settings to enhance the emotional and social well-being of your child and family throughout your health care experience. The Heart Center has a dedicated Child Life specialist who supports our kids in all phases of their care.
Social Work
A social worker will collaborate with your care team to assist in meeting any psychological, emotional, social and practical needs your child or family may have.
Accommodations
Believe in Tomorrow Children's House
Phone: 410-614-2560
The Believe in Tomorrow Children’s House at Johns Hopkins is excited to announce that we are beginning efforts to build a brand new, state-of-the-art Children’s House!
Our 1915 McElderry Street location is currently closed. However, we are proud to partner with The Residence Inn-Johns Hopkins Medical Campus to provide accommodations/home away from home to our Believe In Tomorrow families while the new Children’s House is being constructed. The hotel is just 2 blocks away from the hospital (4 min walk). Although the rooms are located at the hotel, families staying are guests of The Children’s House and our staff will handle all aspects of scheduling the stay from referral through checkout.
Ronald McDonald House
Phone: 410-528-1010 (ext. 0)
The Ronald McDonald House provides a temporary home-away-from-home for families of seriously ill children. The Ronald McDonald House serves as a temporary residence near the hospital where family members can sleep, eat, relax and find support from other families in similar situations. A hospital social worker, unit nurse or doctor must refer the family.
Hotels and Housing
Johns Hopkins has negotiated discounted rates for patients and families with a number of hotels near our hospitals. When requesting reservations, ask about specific offers for patients at the hospital you plan to visit..
Dining, Services and Amenities
The Johns Hopkins Hospital has a number of services available to help your and your family's time here be as pleasant and comfortable as possible. Dining options range from a quick cup of coffee and grab-and-go meals to gourmet soups, salads and entrees.
What to Expect at the Pediatric and Congenital Heart Center
Your Appointment
With innovative therapies and child-focused care, the Pediatric and Congenital Heart Center provides each infant, child or teen with a tailored plan, comprising the most effective diagnostic, medical and surgical approaches.
Patient Stories
Our patients and families talk about their experiences at the Pediatric and Congenital Heart Center in their own words.
Feeding Services at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital
If your child needs feeding support after surgery, they may be referred to our affiliates at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital, located in north Baltimore.
We Are Here to Help
Katie Swan, Clinical Operations Manager, Pediatric and Congenital Heart Center
Katie Swan provides operational support and navigation to all Heart Center patients, families and providers. Whether scheduling appointments, procedures and surgeries or arranging housing, Katie’s role is to make your experience in the Heart Center as easy as possible.
