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What is a certified child life specialist?
Certified Child Life Specialists are educated and clinically trained in the developmental impact of illness and injury. Their role helps improve patient and family care, satisfaction, and overall experience.
Infants, children and youth confront a wide variety of stressful and potentially traumatic events that can impact their ability to cope. These experiences related to healthcare can lead to feelings of fear, confusion, loss of control and isolation that can inhibit their development and have negative effects on their physical and emotional health and well-being. In both healthcare and community settings, Certified Child Life Specialists help infants, children, youth and families cope with the stress and uncertainty of acute and chronic illness, injury, trauma, disability, loss and bereavement. They provide evidence-based, developmentally and psychologically appropriate interventions including therapeutic play, preparation for procedures, and education to reduce fear, anxiety, and pain.
How do I know my money will go towards toys?
Any financial contribution to the Power of Play will be used to purchase toy items. All items will be donated to the local children's hospital to benefit a child. If you would like to know what your contribution was able to provide, please send an email through the contact page.
Is the Power of Play a legitimate charity?
Yes! The Power of Play is founded under the Utah Division of Commerce.