Family Resource Center, Orlando
Who We Are
The Family Resource Center (FRC) provides patients and their families streamlined access to community resources, classes and other services, in the same building where their children receive their medical care. Staffed by our innovative volunteer program, Supporting Our Children in Accessing Healthy Living (SOCIAL), the FRC supports Nemour’s Children’s Hospital, Florida, through an extensive database of resources across Florida, partnerships with charitable organizations and donations from the community. By connecting patient families with personalized community resources, the FRC continues our mission of extending care Well Beyond Medicine.
- Our Services
- FRC Classes
- Our Volunteers
- About Us
Our Services
Our Resource Navigators work with patients and their loved ones to connect them with the support they need to help keep them well. We strive to support families as they return home from the hospital and to help find long-term solutions to prevent unnecessary rehospitalizations or missed appointments.
Resource Referrals
Resource Navigators use various databases as well as relationships with our community partners to connect families with relevant local, state or national services based on families’ unique needs. We are available to meet with families in the FRC or at the bedside to provide resource information during a hospital stay. Whether you’re admitted for several months or visiting a clinic for a short appointment, we strive to support every Nemours Children’s patient and family.
Computer Lab
High-speed internet is not always accessible in some neighborhoods, and this can be a barrier to applying for jobs as well as accessing local and national services. Desktop computers are available to families to fill out applications, print documents, complete trainings and other needs while their children are in the hospital.
On-Site Resources
The Family Resource Center keeps some supplies on site to provide immediate aid for families.
- Food for going home: Food boxes filled with healthy, nonperishable food for a family of four for one week. This valuable resource ensures families don't go home to empty pantries after long hospital stays. (Limited to one box per family, per month.)
- Children’s books: In collaboration with Nemours Children’s Community Engagement Team, we provide books to patients and siblings of all ages.
- Other supplies: We periodically have supplies like diaper bags, baby food, etc., which help to support the families we serve (Availability varies).
Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida
1st Floor, near the Auditorium
6353 Nemours Pkwy
Orlando, FL 32827
* Disclaimer: the Family Resource Center cannot provide direct financial assistance. If you are seeking help with expenses incurred while at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida, please refer to the Nemours Financial Assistance Program.
