fundraising

A huge thank you to Rock Brothers Brewing in Tampa, FL, who hosted a charity happy hour to benefit Child Life Disaster Relief!  Through ticket sales and donations, we raised $1,360!  Also a big thank you to Yeoman’s Cask and Lion and Westshore Pizza for donating food for the guests to enjoy! We appreciate everyone’s […]

  Children are incredibly vulnerable to the lasting effects of major life disruptions.  Research shows that trauma in childhood has potential for negative outcomes affecting emotional, psychological, and physical health well into adulthood.  CLDR interventions are focused on promoting positive outcomes for children after natural and man-made disasters.  Research also shows that with timely and

  “Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness” -Desmond Tutu Children and teens often have difficulty seeing beyond their present circumstances and emotions.  CLDR works to address their current thoughts, emotions, and questions after disasters while empowering them to experience moments of joy and hope for the

  Disruptive life-events can present opportunities for trauma and negative effects, but also triumph and positive-growth.  This is true for humans of any age, but the outcomes are especially impactful for children and teens.  Even the most devastating challenges in life can result in positive-growth.   CLDR gives kids the tools and support needed to maximize

  Children and teens often face new daily challenges and new emotions after disasters.  They rarely have the context of experience or cognitive development to determine how to understand and move forward through those challenges.  CLDR’s initiatives strive to walk alongside the youngest survivors as they work to find mastery over the overwhelming new tasks,

  Children often do not have the words to express their thoughts and feelings especially when emotions are overwhelming.  CLDR provides opportunities for children to express themselves in ways that begin the healing process while also helping them communicate their needs, fears, and questions after disasters.      Join our mission by donating to the

  Play is the method by which children learn, grow, communicate, and explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences.  Play is the heart of the child life profession because of its proven benefits for children and teens.  CLDR is honored to provide these opportunities for children who have experienced the overwhelming devastation of disaster.  Play can