Welcome to the Child Life Department at SSM Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center.
The mission of the Child Life Department at SSM Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center is to advocate for the psychosocial, developmental, emotional and educational needs of all our patients and families. We strive to create a supportive environment, while helping empower patients and their families to make decisions affecting their care.
Getting Ready for Your Hospital Visit
Online Activities and Education for Kids
Cardinal Glennon Patient Coloring Book
KidsHealth Game Closet: Games and Movies for Kids!
Starlight Children's Foundation Games and Activities
Donations
If you are interested in donating to our patients, follow the links below:
Patient Wish List
Starlight Children's Foundation
Groups and Visitors
The Child Life Department is responsible for scheduling outside entertainment and groups for the benefit of our patients. A variety of personalities and organizations generously give of their time to help make our patients' stays a little brighter.
Special Visitor Policy
Volunteer Information
The Child Life Department relies on dedicated volunteers every day. Volunteers are primarily responsible for overseeing the playrooms, visiting patients at the bedside and assisting with scheduled special events.
If you are interested in volunteering with Child Life, follow the link below:
Apply to Be a Volunteer
Internship Information
The Child Life Department at Cardinal Glennon offers an extensive 16-week (640 hour) internship program. We accept one intern for each fall (August to December) semester, and one intern for each spring (January to May) semester. Our interns will gain experience with a wide variety of patients. Rotations include: infant/toddler medicine, school-age/adolescent medicine, transitional care unit, hematology/oncology, rehabilitation, dialysis and the pediatric intensive care unit.
* We can only accept interns affiliated with a college or university.
Child Life Internship Application