Family Resource Centers
The Family Resource Center is a comfortable, welcoming place where helpful staff can connect you to services and amenities during your stay at Children’s Minnesota.
Services
Here are some of the services and resources available:
- Books for patients at book cart rounds to inpatient floors.
- “Little free library” with magazines, novels, puzzle books and more.
- Adult coloring and cross-stitch kits.
- Complimentary beverages and snacks.
- Complimentary personal hygiene kits.
- Notary services: Staff that are licensed by the Minnesota Secretary of State to witness the signing of important documents.
- Help with billing concerns and financial applications.
- Provide food options near our Minneapolis and St. Paul campuses.
- A Family Resource Guide (PDF) created by members of the Family Advisory Council to share important information and resources they have found helpful.
- Family well-being handout (Español version)
- Family medical information forms to help organize and track your child’s medical information
Technology support
- Access to computers, phone charging stations, photocopiers and fax machines.
- Help connecting to the Geek Squad® precinct at the Minneapolis and St. Paul campuses.
Please note: Information and resources provided by the Family Resource Center are intended for reference only and should not be interpreted as medical advice or instruction. Please discuss questions and concerns with your care team.
Locations and hours
The Great Clips Family Resource Center
Children’s Minnesota – Minneapolis
Floor 2 (across from the Welcome Center)
Hours:
Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Family Resource Center
Children’s Minnesota – St. Paul
River Tower, floor 3, suite 3107. Take the River Tower elevators to floor 3 and go right.
Hours:
Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Local hotels
Go here for hotels and lodging near Children’s Minnesota hospitals.