Our Mission
We, as child life professionals, strive to promote a positive health care experience for children, youth, and families.
Our Vision
The Child Life Services department consistently advocates for the optimal growth, development, and emotional well being of infants, children, and adolescents in the health care setting. The services we provide take a holistic and diverse approach to meeting the social and emotional needs of each child, adolescent, and family we serve.
The Child Life Services department works with patients and families to develop ways to cope with fear, anxiety, and separation from friends and family by using play, music, art, recreation, and education techniques.
The Child Life Team Includes:
- Child Life Manager
- Child Life Supervisor
- Expressive Arts Supervisor
- Child Life Specialists
- Child Life Assistants
- Art Therapists
- Music Therapists
- School Teachers
- Project Coordinator
- Child Life Interns
- Child Life Practicum Students
- Art Therapy Interns
- Art Enrichment Interns
Child Life Services Hours
These professionals are available between the following hours:
| Weekday Hours | Weekend Hours |
|---|---|
| Child Life Specialists 6:30am - 11:30pm | Child Life Specialists 8:30am - 11:30pm |
| School Teacher 8:00am - 4:30pm | |
| Art Therapy 8:00am - 4:30pm | |
| Music Therapy 8:00am - 4:30pm |
Pre-Admission Preparation
In preparation for your child's upcoming surgery or hospitalization, walking tours of the hospital can be conducted upon request. For additional information about pre-admission tours and hospital visits for patients and families, please call 314.454.6178 You may also view our Surgery Preparation video here. This video provides a glimpse of what your child will experience in the Same Day Surgery area
