I have always firmly believed that as humans, we are called to serve others, whether you have a little or you have a lot… use what you have got, when you have it, for those who need it. When I think of Child Life Disaster Relief (CLDR) and Children’s Disaster Services (CDS) that is really […]
Texas Border Crisis: A Reflection from Kat Leibbrandt Read More »
I heard about Camp Noah after becoming involved in the Child Life Disaster Relief training with Children’s Disaster Services at a hospital that I volunteer. When I first heard about the opportunity to serve at Camp Noah, I immediately knew it was something that I needed to look into. I knew there would be no
Camp Noah in Houston, TX – A Reflection from Allison Wyles Read More »
We have two Certified Child Life Specialists deploying with our partner, Children’s Disaster Services (CDS), to help support children and families impacted by the Texas border crisis. Kat Leibbrandt and Kelly Boyd, both CCLSs at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in Florida are joining the CDS team already in Texas providing child-centered play for the
Deployment Alert: Texas Border Crisis Read More »
Child’s Play Charities receives the Child Life Disaster Relief Impact Donor of the Year award. Their funding and their vision has had a significant impact on CLDR’s ability to help children and their families cope during natural and man-made disasters. In August of 2017, Child’s Play reached out to CLDR during the devastation of Hurricane
2018 Impact Donor of the Year: Child’s Play Charities Read More »
Summer has officially begun. Most of the country revels in excitement because it’s finally that time of year for barbecues, swimming, boating, the beach, and being outside whenever possible. Children are excited that school is out and they now get to have some summer fun. Some parts of the country, however, know this joyous season
Hurricane Season is Upon Us: A reflection from Erin Silber Read More »
Our partner, Children’s Disaster Services, will be having the following trainings this fall: San Francisco, California October 19 – 20, 2018 *hosted by the Child Life department at California Pacific Medical Center Rockville, Maryland November 2 – 3, 2018 Skellytown, TX November 9 – 10, 2018 To register for any of these trainings, please click here.
Fall CDS Trainings Read More »
Our partner, Camp Noah, is urgently seeking 10-15 more volunteers to serve children impacted by Hurricane Harvey in Rockport, TX July 16-20th. Camp Noah is a nationally recognized preparedness and resiliency day camp offered to elementary age children in communities impacted by a disaster or crisis. With a full roster of kids signed up for this
Camp Noah needs your help: Rockport, TX Read More »
The Society for Research in Child Development is offering a webinar we think sounds excellent. The following is their information on this learning opportunity: The Science of Childhood Trauma & Family Separation Thursday, June 28th 3-4pm (EST) As the U.S. federal government begins the process of reuniting children separated from their families at the U.S./Mexico
Webinar: The Science of Childhood Trauma and Family Separation Read More »
Child Life Disaster Relief is working steadily to find effective ways to support children impacted by the border crisis. Currently, there are two opportunities we want to share: Brownsville, TX at Casa Padre July 12-13th Spanish-speaking Certified Child Life Specialist are needed to help support children being held and interviewed (for reunification purposes) at Casa Padre in
Support Children Impacted by the Border Crisis – Two Opportunities Read More »
We at, Child Life Disaster Relief, are severely concerned about the separation of children and families at the U.S. border and stand with many other professional organizations against this cruel and inhumane action. Separating children from their families has both short- and long-term serious effects for their development, health, and society as a whole that
Urgent Matter: Children & Families at the US Border Read More »