Child Life and Education

Children’s of Alabama Child Life, Education and Creative Arts teams provide individualized care and support designed to meet the unique needs of children and families as they cope with illness, injury, treatment, hospitalization, and the healthcare experience. Our teams specialize in the psychosocial care and emotional well-being of patients and families in the medical setting.

Child Life

Child Life recognizes that illness and hospitalization are stressful events in the lives of children and their families. By using age-appropriate education, preparation, and supportive activities...

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PetsRx: Animal Assisted Programs

Animal assisted programs can help patients cope with and deal with healthcare experiences. PetsRx is made up of our animal assisted programs...

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Education

School plays a significant role in every child or adolescent’s life. When a child is hospitalized, it interrupts normal routine. The Sunshine School Program supports that needed normalization...

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Creative Arts

The hospital and healthcare environment can often be challenging and stressful for patients and their families. Our Creative Artists use art, music, movement and storytelling to meet the physical mental, emotional, and social needs of children.