Family Resource Center


(732) 253-3502

Image of a smiling familyThe Family Resource Center provides user-friendly access to quality medical and consumer health information for patients and families in a peaceful and supportive environment.

The Family Resource Center serves as a valuable source of health and wellness information for patients, families and the community. A staff member is available to assist with specific research and information needs. Weekly programs and activities are offered for patients and families.

Our Location

The Family Resource Center is conveniently located on the first floor of The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital.

Hours of Operation

  • Open Monday to Friday; hours are posted outside the center.
  • For more information, please contact the front desk at (732) 253-3502.

Additional Resources

  • Complimentary Wi-Fi spot for parents and families
  • Complimentary use of computers with internet access and iPads
  • Access and assistance to CaringBridge, a free online space to connect to family and friends
  • Age-appropriate medical information
  • Consumer health and parenting information
  • Story books, chapter books and dictionaries
  • Complimentary use of fax machine, photocopier and scanner
  • Secure charging station for electronic devices.

For additional amenities and services, please contact Concierge Services by visiting their desk in the main RWJUH lobby Monday to Friday, from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., or by calling (732) 729-7004 (Ext. 7004 on a hospital phone).

Additional Website Resources

MedlinePlus (English | En Español)
Consumer Health Information includes unbiased consumer information; easy-to-read materials; medical and health organizations and directories; health information in many languages.

KidsHealth Parenting and Health Information (English | En Español)
Includes unbiased medical, parenting, and family information for parents, teens, and kids at three distinct reading levels; also includes teacher and educator information.

NJ.gov
Official website for the state of New Jersey includes road conditions and maps; New Jersey news; government information; community and wellness information; children and family services information.

USA.gov (English | En Español)
Official U.S.A. government information “USA Gov is your online guide to government information and services.” Includes A-Z index of U.S. government agencies; health information; housing and community information; travel and immigration information; Federal agencies and branches of government; state, local and tribal information; elected officials information.

CaringBridge
CaringBridge transforms your personal connections into a powerful community of support when you need it most. Start a free CaringBridge website to share health updates with family and friends who care and want to help. It’s your very own health social network, coming together on your personalized website. And thanks to those who donate, CaringBridge sites are available to anyone, anywhere, any time, at no cost. Create your CaringBridge site now.