Your Child's Hospital Stay
Child Life Services
We want you and your child to be comfortable during his or her hospitalization. Here are some important things to remember in preparation for your childs hospital stay:
- You are an active member of your childs care team. Please
ask questions and tell us about your child. Each child is different,
and the more we know about your child, the better we can serve him or
her.
- Children in the hospital may feel intimidated by their surroundings.
You may notice different behaviors in your child. The child life staff
can help you to best support your child through this if you have any
concerns.
- Feel free to bring comfort items for your child such as a favorite
stuffed animal or pillow from home.
- If you have questions about how to talk to your child about an upcoming hospitalization, please call the Child Life Department at 703-776-6486.
Host an Event
Children in the hospital can benefit greatly from seeing a special
performance in the hospital.
Click here
for more information on planning an event or coming to the hospital to do an
activity.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, feel free
to contact us.
Child Life
Department
Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children
3300 Gallows Road
Falls
Church, VA 22042
703-776-6486
Monday - Friday 8:00
a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Staff hours fluctuate on the weekends.
