Child Life Program
The Child Life Program at Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville, helps children and families in our hematology and oncology programs heal through play, preparation, education and self-expression.
A Child Life specialist is a graduate of a bachelor’s or master’s program in education, human growth and development, psychology, or counseling and certified through rigorous training.
We’re experienced in helping children and adolescents deal with a serious illness, and cope with feelings like guilt, anger and confusion.
- What We Do
- Activities
- Contact Us
Anticipating Your Every Need
We’re here to meet the needs of our patients — infants to adolescents — and families during stressful and traumatic situations by providing:
Psychosocial support: explain procedures and treatments and talk about concerns
Procedural support: offer comfort and distraction during blood draws and other procedures
Medical/therapeutic play: use the power of play as an integral part of the healing process
Education and advocacy: foster understanding and communication with your medical team
When your child is anxious, when you’re overwhelmed, and your other children don’t understand what’s happening to your family, contact us. We’re here for you.