Art with Heart had a presence at this year’s 3-day, national Child Life Conference for the 4th year in a row.

Child life specialists work with hospitalized children to help them cope emotionally through play, education, and self-expression activities. Art with Heart’s books are a perfect fit for their work, complimenting their mission and giving them the tools to help even the most reluctant child.

While there, we met the founder of the Alicia Rose Victorious Foundation, an organization in New Jersey that helps bring hope, excitement, and entertainment to teens that are facing difficult medical conditions. She was so impressed with our Chill & Spill therapeutic journal, that she purchased 500 to put in their “Teen Kits” that they give to newly-admitted and diagnosed teenagers with life-threatening illnesses. The kits contain “comfort items” to help meet teen’s unique needs during their in-patient stay at a hospital and make them feel less isolated. We are thrilled to know that 500 teens are going to benefit from this amazing collaboration!

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