Welcome to American Family Children’s Hospital, where your child will be treated as if they’re one of our very own kids. We offer the most advanced medical care directed by University of Wisconsin pediatricians and pediatric surgeons – all in a state-of-the-art, family-friendly facility with cozy amenities. We want you to go home with a heathier child and positive memories about your experience.

Visitor guidelines

For information about number of visitors allowed and other details, please see our Patient and Visitor Guidelines.

Level I

We are a Level I Trauma Center for pediatric patients, as verified by the American College of Surgeons. This means we perform at the highest level when it comes to caring for children involved in a trauma.

49States

Since the opening of American Family Children’s Hospital in 2007, we have proudly cared for children and families from 49 of the 50 states!

262Doctors

Number of UW Health Kids doctors who specialize in caring for children, including pediatricians and surgeons trained in every field possible — from brain surgery to cancer to cardiology.

Treating your child like our own

A physician listening to a child's lungs and heart with a stethoscope

Many of our patient families are pleasantly surprised by the warm, family-friendly feel of our children’s hospital. Parents often say, “They answer every question no matter how many times I ask,” or “They really listen and involve parents in the decisions.”

For more information about your stay or visit, please consult our Patient and Family Visitor Guide.

World-class care + down-home friendliness

Bringing a child to the hospital can be scary. Once you arrive, however, it won’t be long before you know that your child is in the right place. Here, it’s not only about extraordinary care you’d expect from a leading children’s hospital, but the personal touches that make our family part of your family.

Many families tell us that they never felt treated like a number. We take great pride in that compliment.

For more information about your stay or visit, please consult our Patient and Family Visitor Guide.

More fun and less fear

Child Life Specialists are specially trained to make your child’s time in the hospital less scary and a lot more fun than she or he might imagine. Families often remember the name of the Child Life Specialist who found just the perfect video game, craft, art project or movie that put an unforgettable smile on their child’s face. We have 18 Child Life Specialists on staff, and they are ready to make your child’s stay special.

For more information about your stay or visit, please consult our Patient and Family Visitor Guide.

Parking

Please use the American Family Children’s Hospital parking ramp at 1675 Highland Ave., Madison WI 53792. For clinic appointments, bring your parking ticket inside for validation. If staying overnight, you’ll receive up to two free parking passes.

Plenty of Room

Our spacious, colorful rooms are big enough to accommodate families, many of whom “move in” with us while their child is hospitalized. A sofa-sleeper in each room allows a parent or caregiver to spend the night alongside their child.

Salon care

Our Positive Image Center allows children to ease anxiety during their stay. Salon services include haircuts and styles, temporary hair coloring, hair sparkles and feathers, wig fitting and application, nail painting and make-up application.

Visitors

Refer to our patient and visitor guidelines for details about number of visitors allowed and related restrictions.

Kingston's journey was unbelievable and unpredictable but after two years as an inpatient at American Family Children's Hospital, and through the remarkable care of the pediatric transplant team and his incredible nurses, he has a new kidney and was finally able to go home.