Family Support Services
Supporting families’ emotional wellbeing when it matters most, through compassionate care and meaningful connection. Family Support Services provide resources, guidance, and moments of comfort to help families navigate their child’s medical journey.
Family Support Programs
Family Activities
Engaging activities that create normalcy, connection, and moments of joy.
Support Sessions
Groups and individual workshops offering guidance, education, and emotional support.
HOPE Support Group
Bereavement support and burial assistance for families navigating loss and grief.
Camp Red Bird
On-site camp helping children express emotions through guided, creative activities.
Healing Hearts
Facilitated support group for families experiencing the unimaginable loss of a child.
Healing Hearts
Burial Assistance
Purpose: Provides burial assistance to Central Texas families experiencing the loss of a child
Eligibility: Families of a child age 21 or younger who passed away in or connected to the Central Texas area
Assistance Details: Offers partial financial support for burial costs; funds are paid directly to funeral homes
Request Process: Hospital staff or local law enforcement must submit the official Burial Assistance Request Form on behalf of families
HOPE Support Group
Access: Open to families experiencing perinatal loss across Central Texas
Cost: Free of charge for all participants, with no fees, insurance requirements, or documentation
Format: Facilitated group sessions led by trained professionals, offering guided discussion, reflection, and optional sharing
Environment: Safe, supportive, and secular space for shared healing, connection, and grief support
Camp Red Bird
Camp Red Bird is a free on-site camp at the Ronald McDonald House Mueller Campus that supports children in exploring and expressing their emotions through guided activities, creative play, and meaningful connection.