Helping Kids Cope
The Child Life and Education Department recognizes the impact that illness, injury, disability and hospitalization have on human growth and development. Our child life specialists, child life assistants, teachers and creative arts therapists minimize this impact on patients and families by:
- Providing age-appropriate play, creative arts and other activities that encourage mastery, coping and expression of feelings for both patients and siblings of patients.
- Increasing familiarity with hospital surroundings and preparing children, teens and families for medical experiences.
- Developing supportive relationships with patients and family members.
- Bridging the gap between home and hospital by providing familiar activities (such as play, school, birthday and holiday observations) and supporting community or school re-entry.
- Working closely with the family and with the healthcare team to minimize the stress of a hospital or outpatient visit and to achieve healthcare goals.
Contact Us
- 215-590-2001
