Specialized Pastoral Care

The Pastoral Care ministry and Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE, Inc.) programs at Children's Medical Center offer unique spiritual support to ill children and their families by training professional and volunteer chaplains with a special focus on child- and family-centered pastoral care. The basis of training for this approach is facilitated through three complementary theoretical sources--James W. Fowler's work on faith development, Jerome W. Berryman's work on theological or sacred play and Edwin H. Friedman's writing in family system's theory.

The atmosphere at Children's can provide a rich and unique learning experience for those interested in a clinical pastoral education program. If you are a seminary student, clergy or layperson, please consider the opportunities available at Children's.

For more information, please call 214-456-8486.

Ethics Consultations

Patients, parents (or legal representatives), employees and medical staff members may request an ethics consultation with a member of the Ethics Committee. Requests from other individuals will be considered on a case-by-case basis. A consultation may be requested by calling the Pastoral Care office 214-456-2822.