Social Work at Driscoll Children's Hospital
The Social Work Department provides multiple services for patients and families including counseling and emotional support; psychosocial assessment; and community resource referrals; as well as assistance with meals, lodging and transportation for eligible families. Staff are familiar with community resources throughout our geographic area and work to link families with the services that will help them following discharge from the hospital.
Meet Our Social Work Family
Robin Smith, Director
Social Workers:
Christy Sanchez – Ortho, Neuro, Rehab, 7th
Corina Benavides – PICU, 8T, Behavioral Clinic
Debra Arismendez – Speciality Clinic, Endo/Diabetes, Day Surger
Laura A. Esparza – Oncology, 4T oncology
Leticia Castaneda – Dialysis, Transplant, Nephrology
Jennifer Vasquez – NICU
Jesse Gomez – Cardiology clinic, PICU and 4T Cardiology/Med. Surg.
Jessica Rombs – Pulmonology Clinic, 6tT
Support staff:
Linda De Los Santos, Secretary
Jo-z Cisneros, Patient and Family Liaison
Michelle Villarreal, Social Work TechSocial Work Pool
Bonnie Garcia
Hilda Salinas
Christine Strukel
Camille Carter-Kitchen
Contact Information
For information or assistance, call (361) 694-5053 or e-mail us at social.work@dchstx.org
