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Child Life Specialist Liz Johnson next to a cart of activities at Children's National Hospital

Easing Your Child's Healthcare Experience

Child Life specialists are trained and certified to help children, adolescents and families with psychological and emotional support during outpatient and inpatient visits.

The Clown Care team at Children's National Hospital with a doctor and two patients.

Clown Care Brings Smiles

The Clown Care team performs a parody of medical rounds for our patients, with laughter as the goal and humor as the chief treatment.

Artwork created at Children's National Hospital featuring colorful feathers in the shape of a bird's wings with text above that says "Hope is the Thing with Feathers."

Art and Music Therapy Provide Emotional Relief

Creative and Therapeutic Arts Services help children transcend the hospital experience by bringing the cultural and therapeutic arts, as well as art education to patients at their bedside and in the Costco Wholesale Atrium.

A boy sits smiling in a wheelchair in a library with bookshelves in the background.

Find Resources and Support You Need

The Family Resource Center at Children's National Hospital offers a range of support services for families and staff including providing books for children and adults, as well as computers for Internet access.

The broadcasting studio desk at Seacrest Studios in Children's National Hospital.

Where Every Child Feels Like a Star

Our state-of-the-art broadcast center provides an interactive space to explore the creative realms of radio, television and new media to aid in the healing process of our patients and their families during their stay.

Summer volunteers work on a group activity at Children's National Hospital.

Volunteer to Make a Difference

Volunteers at Children’s National Hospital serve in a variety of ways to assist patients and family members during their hospital visit.