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Hospital Visitation | H U G S for Hawaii's Seriously Ill Children and Their Families

Hospital Visitation

Eligibility

Persons with a referral from a hospital social worker or child life specialist may be eligible. Persons must meet HUGS requirements and application process.

Hours

MON: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm TUE: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm WED: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm THU: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm FRI: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm SAT: Closed SUN: Closed

Application process

Written Application Referral accepted from hospital social worker, child life specialist, or self-referral. Doctor's forms must be completed by physicians and enrollment into HUGS completed. Forms available online. Call for more information.

Fees

No fees

Service area

Oahu

HUGS visits children with a life-threatening illness and their families while hospitalized for treatment. Interactive play with hospitalized child and/or siblings to relieve stress of hospitalization.

Providing organization

H U G S for Hawaii's Seriously Ill Children and Their Families

H U G S for Hawaii's Seriously Ill Children and Their Families improves the quality of life for Hawaii's families as they face the emotional and financial hardships of caring for a seriously ill child.