Services Offered

Find your care

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 to learn more about Child Life Specialists at UCLA Health.

  • 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

 

patient room
Pediatric Patient Room Photo credit: Benny Chan/Fotoworks
child playroom
Child Life Play Room Photo credit: Benny Chan/Fotoworks

 

teen room
Child Life Teen Room Photo credit: Benny Chan/Fotoworks
Child Life Starlight Room
Child Life Starlight Room Photo credit: Benny Chan/Fotoworks