Child Life

The Harper Family Foundation Child Life Program

Our Child Life Program is an integral part of the overall care and well-being of each child that comes to Almost Home Kids. By facilitating play opportunities, at the bedside and in playrooms, their continued growth and development is greatly enhanced.

The Child Life Specialist benefits our program by:

• Creating a sense of routine by helping children maintain independence, self-esteem and confidence.
• Minimizing stress by encouraging positive coping behaviors.
• Helping children prepare for and understand medical procedures and experiences.

If you are interested in learning more about the Chicago/Naperville child life program or if you have questions about the practicum course detailed below, please contact Alexis Rhodes at arhodes@luriechildrens.org.

If you are interested in learning more about the Peoria child life program, please contact Stacie Osborne at stacie.osborne@osfhealthcare.org.

Child Life Practicum at AHK Chicago/Naperville

The Child Life Practicum provides students interested in entering the field of Child Life, a practicum opportunity to work with children of various developmental levels in a pediatric transitional and respite home-like facility while being supervised by a Certified Child Life Specialist.

Please click here for an application form for the Child Life Practicum program in Chicago/Naperville. The summer application deadline is March 1st at 11:59 pm.