Don’t you love how kids don’t always need words to communicate? Â PLAY is where it’s at! Â It is the modality of communication, expression, and processing especially when words don’t suffice. We love how well child life specialists know and embrace this. We also are at a loss for words ourselves right now— We are […]
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CLDR now has 8 members deployed to Harvey and more are lining up ready to join Children’s Disaster Services teams stationed in shelters and resource centers. The dedication and generosity of the child life community is inspiring. Thanks to all who are willing to give their time to assist children in this great time of
Deployment Check in 8/31/17 – Hurricane Harvey Read More »
Currently the CLDR team is watching in horror with the rest of the world as Hurricane Harvey continues to decimate Houston and surrounding areas. We currently have 5 Certified Child Life Specialists with a team of 24 certified CDS volunteers deploying to assist. The challenges volunteers will face with the children impacted will no doubt
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In preparation for a potential need in Florida:    If you are already a certified disaster volunteer with our partner, Children’s Disaster Services, please email [email protected] with your availability to respond.  If you are not available in the next few days, but might be available in the coming weeks, please email that info as well.