Meet the Courage Crew
Going to the hospital or clinic can bring up many feelings for children. Knowing what will happen can help them feel calm and ready.
The Courage Crew videos were made with help from Children's Mercy child life specialists. Families can watch the videos before a visit, test or treatment.
Choose a Courage Crew character and explore videos about:
- Coming to Children's Mercy.
- Getting a poke or blood test.
- Getting ready for surgery.
Watching together can answer questions, start conversations and help children feel more prepared for their visit.
Welcome to Children's Mercy
Join the Courage Crew as they visit Children's Mercy for the first time!
Getting a poke
Surgery at Children's Mercy
Family Support and Resources
- Your Visit Home
- Family Support and Resources
- Adaptive Care Plans
- Aftercare Program
- Art Therapy
- Care Management and Coordination
- Child and Family Therapy
- Child Life
- Coping and Relaxation Tips
- Courage Crew Videos
- Facility Dog Program
- Health Information and Medical Records
- Home Care
- Hospital-Based School
- Interpreters and Sign Language
- In the Community
- Kreamer Resource Center for Families
- Library Services
- Music Therapy
- Nurse Advice Line
- Palliative Care
- Parent Exercise Room
- Parent Support Program
- Patient Advocates and Sharing Your Feedback
- Patient and Family Activities
- Patient Family Advisory Councils
- Resources for Suicide Prevention for Kids and Teens
- Ronald McDonald House and Family Room
- Social Work
- Spiritual Services
- Support Programs
- Teen Boards
- Transition to Adulthood
- Trauma Informed Care
- What to Expect