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 Tech

Social 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

What Parents Need to Know

Your Family’s Role

Questions and Concerns

Complaints and Grievances

Interpretation Services (language line)

Finding Your Way Around the Campus

Staying in Touch

Notes to Yourself(PDF download)

Patients and Parents Rights and Responsibilities

Visiting Your Child

Notice of Privacy Practices

Advance Directives

Speak Up for Safe Healthcare

Four Things You Can Do To Prevent Infection

Managing Your Child’s Pain

Special Services

Food Services

Meal Assistance

Transportation Options

Lodging Options

Room Service

Frequently Called Numbers

Laundry Service

Social Work

Education

Spiritual Services

Support Groups/Unique Services

Driscoll’s Pediatric Clinics

Billing and Financial Questions

Financial Counselors

Medical Records

For Patients and Parents

Calling All Artists

Contact a Social Worker

Day Surgery

Child Life

Need a Spanish Interpreter?

Urgent Care Center - After Hours

Pediatric Specialties

Rights and Responsibilities

Patient Billing

Visiting a Patient

Health and Safety Programs

Support Groups

Miracle Stories

Additional Resources

Pastoral Care

Create a CarePage

Visit Carousel Gift Shop to
Send a gift to a patient

Volunteer Opportunities

Ways to Give

Contact Social Work