Skip to main content.

For Patients & Families

Welcome to Children's! We know that clinic and hospital visits are big events for you and your child or teen.

We want you to have all the information you'll need before your visit.

With our focus on the unique needs of children and teens, the sections below will answer your most common questions, help you prepare, and let you know about the many services available once you get here.

Explore For Patients and Families

  • Guide to Children's
    From ATMs to our visiting policy: find out almost anything to do with visiting Children's.
  • Virtual Tour
    Take an online tour of different areas within Children's.
  • Partnering With Us
    Learn about the many ways parents make a difference.
  • Your Child's Clinic Visit
    What to do and expect before, during and after a clinic visit.
  • Your Child's Stay
    What to do and expect before, during and after your child's hospital stay.
  • Your Child's Surgery
    What to do and expect before, during and after your child's surgery.
  • Billing & Financial Assistance
    Information about your bill and financial assistance options available to you.
  • How Are We Doing?
    If you have a suggestion, care or concern, let us know!
  • Research & Family Liaisons
    Research and Family Liaisons at Seattle Children’s Hospital Research Institute advocate for the informed consent process and serve as a resource for patients, families and research teams.
  • Nominate a Nurse
    Nominate a Registered Nurse as a deserving recipient of the DAISY Award for extraordinary nurses.
  • Nominate a Staff Member
    Nominate an extraordinary staff member for the ARTist of the month award.
  • Send a Patient E-Greeting
    Brighten up your loved one's room, and his or her spirits, with a free personalized e-greeting.
  • Patient Web Pages
    Stay in touch with family and friends during your child's hospital stay with a free and easy-to-use Web page.