Tag Archive for: Child Life Services

A large group of people, diverse in age, ethnicity, and background, gather in a large conference room. Some sit at large round tables while others stand together in the back of the room. They are smiling and some offer hand gestures of strength, victory or peace.

7th SoCal Rb Family Day Grows a Resilient Community Where No One Faces Retinoblastoma Alone

In September 2025, 140 survivors, patients, family members, friends and medical professionals gathered at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles for the 7th Southern California Rb Family Day, sharing laughter, tears, and powerful solidarity. WE C Hope USA President and Founding Board Member, Marissa D. Gonzalez, reflects on this transformative day filled with love and light, and the hope and healing nurtured in community.

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A young child and adult sit side by side at a wooden table, deeply focused on a photo book containing images of hospital environments. The child is holding a red crayon as if poised to take some kind of action as part of their orientation. The adult smiles with warmth and encouragement while pointing at something a photo, helping the child understand what to expect.

Transforming Paediatric Care: Child life in Low- and Middle-income Countries

Most children in low- and middle-income countries face hospitalization without the vital psychosocial support they need. WE C Hope’s Certified Child Life Specialist Morgan Livingstone shares how sustainable child life programs are transforming paediatric care in under-resourced settings. She explores the power of partnership, training, and local leadership in building sustainable child life services that meet unique community needs.

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