Pediatrics – Child Life Program

Services

The Child Life Program offers multiple services to children and their families. The child life specialists work hard to make sure that all the emotional and social needs associated with a medical visit are met while in or visiting the hospital. 

• Inpatient tutoring services
• Hospital tours
• Music therapy
• Clown care
• Entertainment visits
• Teaching about new diagnoses
• Teaching coping skills
• Play
• Preparation for procedures and procedural support
• Early intervention referrals
• Volunteer opportunities
• Student internships
• Holiday toy donations and distribution
• Nonpharmacological pain management
• Hospital specialists from the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp
• Pieces of Home - The Backpack Project