Program: Provides virtual/telehealth sessions with Certified Child Life Specialists (CCLS), who are clinically trained on the impact of illness, injury, trauma, and loss on child development. Interventions may include therapeutic play, art, emotional processing, trauma processing, education, and building coping strategies. They can help children, teens, and families facing challenging life circumstances such as anxiety, medical fears and preparing for a procedure, bullying, death or loss, coping with significant life transitions, and more. They offer 1:1 sessions for parents, and a free 15-minute consultation. Hearts Connected also provides virtual services for pediatric clinicians, and professional support for students pursuing Child Life certification.
Eligibility: Parents with children of all ages, Youth ages 4-21 years old.
Cost: Varies depending on the service. Families may be reimbursed for services through Private/Commercial Insurance. Families may apply for Scholarships and Financial Aid on the organization’s website.
Referral: Families may refer themselves by contacting the organization directly, or be referred by a professional.
(404) 516-0906
heartsconnected.org
