Ask about meals.
Hospital social work and family services may know about caregiver meal vouchers, pantries, delivery programs, or community funds.
For families & caregivers
A little guidance
for the days ahead.
Start with your hospital care team. They can help you find practical support during an extended stay.
Explore nearby lodging.
Ask early about hospitality houses, hotel rates, waitlists, transport, and eligibility. Your care team can help you understand local options.
Keep practical records.
Keep receipts for meals, lodging, parking, and travel. Ask your employer about available leave, flexibility, and assistance.
Tell someone what is hard.
A social worker or case manager can help connect you with resources when an everyday cost makes it harder to stay beside your child.
Asking for help
is part of caring.
Support begins with a referral from your hospital care team.
Family assistanceA few answers, close at hand.
Find more information about support, referrals, donations, and getting involved.
Read common questionsThe practical side
of being there.
A 2024 JAMA Pediatrics study explores inpatient food insecurity and pediatric hospital outcomes. It is an observational study; associations do not establish cause and effect.
Read the study and its limitations