Communication is vital in the partnership to raise healthy children. Communication empowers families, promotes cooperation, and creates a comfortable environment where patients, families, and health care professionals can discuss any issue.

Family-Centered Care

Learn about the importance of your relationship with your health care professionals how you and your family can help foster communication in the medical home.

Resources for Families

A list of resources that can help you protect and promote your child's health by increasing your knowledge of children's health issues, providing assistance on partnering with health care providers, and linking you to helpful organizations and tools. ​

Resources for Children and Teens

​​Understanding their own health care needs and issues can help children of all ages lead healthful and happy lives. The resources on this page may be useful for children looking for information on staying healthy. ​

Well-Child Visits: Parent and Patient Education

Educational handouts for parents and patients to be used in the clinical setting to guide well-child visits.

Bright Futures Family Pocket Guide, 3rd Edition

The Bright Futures Family Pocket Guide, 3rd Edition helps families and providers work together to promote the health and wellness of children. View the guide here as well as a tip sheet for health care professionals & providers.