Caring for a baby or child in the hospital can be a stressful time for parents and other family members. The Family Support Program offers short periods of respite through weekly activities.
In Stitches Knitting Group
Learn to knit! Come for a relaxing evening of knitting. Instruction and supplies are provided so you can take your project back to your child's room. All levels welcome, including beginners.
Location:
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, Sixth Floor, Room L-667
Hours:
6:30 – 8 p.m.
10-minute Chair Massage
Sign up in the Family Resource Room (located at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, Sixth Floor, Room L-603) or call ext. 3-1410 within the hospital.
Location:
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, Sixth Floor, Room L-673
Hours:
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Making Memories Scrapbooking Group
Come join other parents and create a keepsake book of your family. New and experienced scrapbookers are welcome. Camera, photo printer and other materials provided.
Location:
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, Sixth Floor, Room M-666
Hours:
2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
10-minute Chair Massage
Sign up in the Family Resource Room (located at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, Sixth Floor, Room L-603) or call ext. 3-1410 within the hospital.
Location:
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, Sixth Floor, Room L-673
Hours:
2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Stress Management and Self-care Class
Take care of yourself, too. Learn simple and effective tools to help you relax and recharge.
Location:
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, Sixth Floor, Room M-688
Hours:
12:30 – 1 p.m.
Infant Massage Instruction
If you are interested in learning about comforting your baby using infant massage, talk to your Child Life Specialist or visit the Family Resource Room for more information.
Making Family Websites
Create a free website about your child so friends and family can read your updates and comment back without the hassle of multiple phone calls. Staff will assist you in simple directions to design a website that you can easily edit. This service is available in several languages.
Visit the Family Resource Room for more information.
Location: UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, Room L-603
Phone: (415) 353-1410 or ext. 3-1410 within the hospital
Hours: Please see the Family Resource Room webpage for hours.
Compass Care
505 Parnassus Ave. Room M-631
San Francisco, CA 94143-0106
Phone: (415) 353-1328
Fax: (415) 353-3729