Kreamer Resource Center for Families

The Resource center offers an easy check out system to borrow iPads, laptops and new movies on DVD. The Resource Center also offers health information, books to read for enjoyment and a private meeting space. For urgent or after hours needs, families can ask their child life specialist for assistance. For urgent iPad, laptop, book or movie needs when the Resource Center is closed, ask your nurse to call the child life specialists for assistance.

View our Kreamer Movie List or you can view movie options on the Getwell Network in inpatient rooms, under the entertainment section.

Children’s Mercy Library Services has medical librarians available to provide specific health information to Children's Mercy patients and their families. Make a request for information.

Parent Support Program Coordinator

Parent Support Program Coordinators are located in the Kreamer Resource Center and are here to provide support to the parents and caregivers of patients at Children’s Mercy.  We have specific activities, self-care items, and resources that are meant to help caregivers take care of themselves while they are caring for their children in the hospital.  Parent Support Program coordinators can come to the bedside for individualized support, or caregivers are welcome in the Kreamer during our open hours to come and request items, utilize our resources, and know that someone is here just for them.

With self-care in mind, families can learn about our parent to parent support programs, POPS (Parents Offering Parents Support) and check out our weekly parent activities offered in our Activity Room. Families will also find health information and tools to help children cope with their illness or being in the hospital.