If your group or organization (such as a school group) would like to collect and donate in-kind items to the medical center, the Kid's Closet provides that opportunity. The Kid's Closet provides patients or their family members assistance when there is an urgent need for clothing or personal care items. For example, a request may come from the Emergency Department when a child needs a change of clothing after a traumatic accident.
Please note that the medical center is not able to accept donations of used items due to infection risks. If you would like to donate items to the Kid's Closet, please contact:
Cook Children's Child Life Department partners with organizations - such as schools, scout groups, churches and corporations - as well as individuals to provide a variety of activities and events for patients during their hospital stay. These events help to create a healing environment where patients can continue to grow, develop and recover.
Many opportunities are available for groups and individuals, including activities that both directly work with the patients and for the patients on "behind-the-scenes" projects. Both types of service support the mission of the hospital: providing quality health care to improve the well being of children.
Below you will find information about these programs. It includes available opportunties, the purpose of activities and necessary limits or boundaries related to the activity. These limits are crucial in ensuring both the physical and emotional well-being of the patients.
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Patient Projects
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Special Visitors
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Performance
Please feel free to contact the Kat Davitt in the Child Life Department at 682-885-4241 or at KatD@cookchildrens.org.
To Make a Difference...
If you are interested in scheduling an entertainment activity, please submit the following application.
The following additional information is available to help you plan a visit that is positive for yoru group and the patients and families.
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Confidentiality Statement
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Tips for a Successful Visit
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Guidelines for Political or Religious Content