Family Resource Center
The Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation Family Resource Center was designed by families and professionals to support patients and families during their time at Children's Hospital, both inpatient and outpatient. It is located on the green path, close to the chapel, which allows families to quickly access all major public areas of the building.
In honor of their multi-year commitment to the work being done at Nationwide Children's Hospital, the Center was named The Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation Family Resource Center. The space was designed to replicate the colors and overall atmosphere of Nationwide Arena, home to the Columbus Blue Jackets.
The Family Resource Center is staffed Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and weekends from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. After-hours access is not permitted at this time.
If you need to contact the Family Resource Center, please call (614) 722-2252.
Programs and Services
If you need to charge your phone, bring it down to the Family Resource Center! Our charging station can charge up to 8 devices at the same time, is 30% faster than a traditional charger, and fits on 99% of all devices.
Great Clips is providing free haircuts for families of inpatients the second Wednesday of the month from noon to 4 p.m. Appointments are required. Stop by the Family Resource Center for an appointment.
Parents of patients, and adult patients (+18) can borrow a laptop computer or iPad.
A driver’s license or state issued identification card is required.
Devices are available to be borrowed during staffed hours, and must be returned by the time specified at checkout.
An information series for parents of patients coordinated by staff of the Family Resource Center and Nationwide Children's Hospital.
Past topics include hand hygiene, music therapy, family fitness, Enteral Nutrition, Medical Info on the web and more.
Free lunch is provided and registration is limited. Visit the Family Resource Center for dates and times.
A licensed massage therapist is available to provide free, 15-minute back and shoulder massages every Monday through Thursday.
Parents and primary caregivers may sign up for a massage in the Family Resource Center or by calling (614) 722-2252.