Child Life Disaster Relief
Cause Area
- Children & Youth
- Community
- Crisis Support
- Disaster Relief
- Emergency & Safety
Location
2701 Little Elm Pkwy Ste 100-460Little Elm, TX 75068 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
To empower and support children and families in crises by integrating child life professionals’ services into impacted communities. Through individualized direct services, community outreach, education, and research, Child Life Disaster Relief mitigates the effects of traumatic events on children and families.
Description
Child Life Disaster Relief (CLDR) was established in 2013 in response to the growing necessity for trained child life professionals to work with children's unique emotional needs after a disaster and prevent more significant mental health challenges. CLDR's vision is to develop a coordinated network to ensure that children in disasters and crises have the tools and professional support needed to promote positive coping and resilience.