Child Life Donations
Your donations help us stock our playroom as well as our prize closet. These items allow us to provide patients with something special during their hospital stay, whether it is a toy or item for them to borrow and play with while they’re here or to keep and take home with them.
Some of the most profound moments in the life of a child and his or her family happen during a hospital stay. A child looks to us for understanding, for a sense of normalcy and for security. Families look to us for encouragement, compassion and hope for a healthy future for their child. Your gift of resources helps us provide the best medical, spiritual, and emotional care possible for when families need it most!
With patient health & safety being our top priority, our donation safety guidelines should be reviewed prior to scheduling your donation as they allow us to ensure the highest level of quality and safety for our patients.
Toy Donation Safety Guidelines
In order to maintain a safe environment for our patients and families, all donations must follow these guidelines:
All donations must be brand new, odor-free, in original packaging and purchased within the last 6 months.
We cannot accept the following:
- Used (including gently used) toys or clothing
- Toys or stuffed animals that have been exposed to smoke
- Collector items that have been gathered and stored over a significant period of time (sports cards, Beanie Babies, etc.)
- Handmade get-well cards, greeting cards and holiday cards
- Items containing latex (balloons, rubber balls, art supplies, etc.)
- Violent themed items (items containing guns, knives, swords, blood, violence, etc.)
- Racially and/or culturally insensitive items
- Gift wrapped items (items will be unwrapped prior to being given to patients)
- Religious themed items or messages
- New or used medical supplies or equipment
- Food, candy, beverages, etc.
Two very specific items are needed, but we are unable to get them on Amazon. They are listed below:
Please contact the Child Life Department for any donation inquiries at 574.647.6337.
