Child Life Services Offered

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Whether your child is a patient with us or has a family member in the hospital, Child Life Specialists can help.

Call 310-267-9440(Link opens phone app) to learn more about Child Life Specialists at UCLA Health.

At UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital and pediatric specialty clinics, our Child Life Specialists help our youngest patients cope with fear and anxiety by offering therapeutic activities tailored to their social, emotional and educational needs.

Child Life services we offer include:

Pre-hospitalization visits for children and their families
Preparation for medical procedures, support during procedures and post-procedural medical play
Therapeutic intervention-including music therapy and play to help children cope with issues related to their illness and medical care
Consultation with caregivers, siblings and children of adult patients to enhance their understanding of the impact of illness on the child and family
Supervision of playroom, Starlight Room/Teen Lounge and outpatient play areas
Expert consultation for caregivers and medical team members regarding child development and related issues
Special events that entertain and engage children and families
Assistance in transitioning from hospital to home and/or school following an illness
Coordination and supervision of the Family Resource Room