Social Work
At Voorhees Pediatric Facility (VPF), we understand that chronic illness and disability can be a stressful experience for the entire family. That’s why our team of social workers is available to help residents and their families cope with a wide variety of psychosocial issues and stressors related to illness and disability, with the goal of achieving optimal health.
To get a better understanding of how our social work department services can help, contact Voorhees Pediatric Facility today.
Who We Care For
The Social Work Department at Voorhees Pediatric Facility is made up of a variety of experienced and compassionate professionals that are dedicated to supporting the emotional, social, psychological, and spiritual needs of our residents and families.
Social workers help address the challenges our residents and families face while navigating their healthcare experience and other community resources. They also serve as a liaison between the residential setting and a resident’s family life, home, and community to make sure your family and your child feel comfortable at all times.
Our Social Work Department advocates for resident rights and access to resources, guided by these core professional values:
- Self-determination
- Dignity for all
- Respect for the beliefs and practices of different cultures
Your Social Work Team
At VPF, our Social Work Department is made up of trained, licensed professionals as part of the interdisciplinary health care team.
Our social workers have master’s degrees in their field and years of experience working with medically fragile, technology-dependent children and their families, providing a range of psychosocial services to enhance both the quality of care and life.
Benefits Of Social Work
Social workers help residents and families build their strength and ability to cope. By understanding resident and family concerns, our team of licensed professionals works with families to develop options and care plans that meet your child’s health, developmental, and emotional needs.
Your child’s team is equipped to perform supportive intervention practices, allowing families and residents to adjust and cope with the impact of long-term care placement, chronic illness, and/or disability.
We care for children that are dealing with degenerative diseases, traumatic brain injuries, complex seizure disorders, neuromuscular diseases, terminal illnesses, and many more chronic conditions. We understand the strain resident life can have on children and their families, and we work tirelessly to support you.
Social Work Services We Provide
At Voorhees Pediatric Facility, we offer a wide range of services that depend on the unique needs of each resident or family and may include counseling and assistance. Learn more about our child and caregiver support services and our family counseling services below.
Child & Caregiver Support
Voorhees Pediatric Facility supports each child and their caregivers throughout all stages of care. Our social workers can provide assistance with the following.
- Catastrophic or chronic illness
- Coping with diagnosis, illness, or hospitalization
- Impact of illness on family members
- Parenting and caregiving concerns
- Grief, loss, or end-of-life concerns
- Family issues or conflicts
- Developmental or life changes
- Violence in the home or community
- Cultural differences
- Behavioral problems
Family Counseling
Additionally, our Social Work Department can provide comprehensive family counseling services that offer emotional support for both the child and their family. Our family counseling services include the following.
- Psychosocial need assessments
- Supportive individual and family counseling sessions
- Advocacy for residents and family members
- Crisis intervention
- Discharge planning
- Referrals to community resources
Learn More About
VPF's Admissions Process Today
At Voorhees Pediatric Facility, our social work services are included for those children who are admitted to the residential program and are given a care plan that spans multiple care departments.
To learn more about VPF’s admissions process, contact us today to schedule a consultation with our team to see how we can provide care for your child.
