Children Don’t Recover By Accident.
When disaster and crisis disrupt a child’s world, Child Life Disaster Relief helps ensure children are intentionally included in response and recovery.
CLDR brings the expertise of Certified Child Life Specialists into disaster-affected communities- providing direct support to children and families while strengthening the people, organizations, and systems that surround them.
The WHY Behind Our Mission
Children Experience Disaster Differently.
Disaster response systems are designed to meet urgent needs- shelter, food, safety, medical care. But children also need developmentally appropriate support to understand what is happening, regain a sense of control, reconnect through play, and begin coping with what they have experienced.
That’s where CLDR comes in.
HOW CLDR MAKES A DIFFERENCE
RESPOND
We mobilize Certified Child Life Specialists to provide trauma-informed support to children and families affected by disasters and crises.
PREPARE
We train organizations and communities to better understand and meet children’s needs before, during, and after a crisis.
EQUIP
We develop practical, child-focused tools and guidance for caregivers, professionals, and communities.
STRENGTHEN
We collaborate with disaster-response organizations and community partners to help ensure children are intentionally included in preparedness, response, and recovery.
There's More Than One Way to Make a Difference.
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Enhancing Lives
