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Chase Child Life Program
The Chase Child Life Program addresses the social, emotional and developmental needs of children dealing with the stress of illness and hospitalization. Child Life Specialists provide opportunities for children of all ages to master the healthcare experience by preparing and supporting them through medical procedures. Therapeutic play sessions take place in Chase Place playrooms and at bedside. Playrooms are safe places for children to build coping skills, express creativity through play, and share emotions and concerns. The program also extends support and resources to families in times of bereavement. Established in 1970, the Chase Child Life Program was renamed in 2000 in honor of Chase Richards, whose parents co-founded The Chase Foundation The Chase Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to making the Child Life Program available at no cost to patients 21 and under, and their families, at Children's Hospital Los Angeles Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) i ...
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Child Life Specialist
Child life specialists are pediatrics, pediatric health care, healthcare professionals who work with children and families in hospitals and other settings to help them cope with the challenges of hospitalization, illness, and disability. They provide children with age-appropriate preparation for medical procedures, pain management, and Coping (psychology), coping strategies, and Play (activity), play and self-expression activities. They also provide information, support, and guidance to parents, siblings, and other family members."Promoting Quality Child Life Services for Children and Families"
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Chase Foundation
The Chase Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to making the Child Life Program available at no cost to patients 21 and under, and their families, at Children's Hospital Los Angeles Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) is a nationally ranked, freestanding acute care Pediatrics, children's hospital in the East Hollywood, Los Angeles, East Hollywood district of Los Angeles, on Sunset Boulevard at the corner of Vermont Avenue .... Chase Child Life Program addresses the social, emotional, and developmental needs of children dealing with the stress of illness and hospitalization. Established in 1970, the Chase Child Life Program was renamed in 2000 in honor of Chase Richards, whose parents co-founded the Chase Foundation to support this program. Robin D. Richards and Susan Richards lost their son Chase to cancer. References External links The Chase Foundation Medical and health foundations based in the United States {{charity-org-stub ...
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