Continuity of Care

The Continuity of Care program is a family-centered service of University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital, helping families with children who have special health care needs. We offer support during your child's stay, clinic visits, and after you go home.

For all requests:

1-888-573-5437

Continuity of Care coordinators help identify and obtain services for patients and families during your child's hospital stay, clinic visits, and when they return home. We can also:

Coordinate care
Assess your child's and family's needs
Find answers to your questions and concerns about your child
Enhance communication between health professionals
Assure your child and family receive community services needed
Provide physical and emotional support
Assist your family to be a strong voice for your child
Ensure your family feels ready for discharge

After your child leaves the hospital, care coordinators can be your liaison between hospital and community providers, including home nursing agencies, primary care physicians, and other community programs.