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Child Life

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Healing Begins with Feeling Safe

A stay in the hospital can be unsettling, no matter how old you are. But for children, medical procedures, unfamiliar surroundings, and new faces can be particularly stressful. Child Life specialists at St. Luke's Children's Hospital work to ease this stress by providing emotional and developmental support to patients, their siblings, and their families. We strive to create a warm, nonthreatening, calm, supportive environment to help your child cope with the stress associated with the hospital experience.

Child Life specialists are here for kids at St. Luke's Children's, during hospital stays, before surgery in the pediatric pre-op area, in the emergency department, and in the cancer center.

To contact a Child Life specialist, please call (208) 381-4758.

Pre-Surgery Tour

Surgery can be scary for anyone, but especially for children who don't know what to expect. To help ease this uncertainty, St. Luke's Children's Hospital offers pre-surgery tours for children and their families. To schedule your in-person tour, call St. Luke's Child Life at (208) 381-6137. 

 

Kids' Walking Tour of St. Luke's 

Need an activity to keep the kids occupied? This fun and interesting walking tour for kids and families will help you have fun while getting to know our downtown Boise campus! 

See the Walking Tour Map

Child Life Locations

Medical Center

St. Luke's Children's Hospital: Boise

190 E. Bannock St., Boise, ID 83712
(208) 706-5437
St. Luke's Children's Hospital: Boise building

Medical Plaza

Idaho Elks Children's Pavilion: Boise

305 E. Jefferson St., Boise, ID 83712
(208) 706-5437
Mon - Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Street view of the Idaho Elks Children's Pavilion

Clinic

St. Luke's Children's Cancer Institute: Boise

100 E. Idaho St., Boise, ID 83712
(208) 381-2782
Mon - Fri: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Entrance to St. Luke's Children's Cancer Institute: Boise
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Service Projects and Volunteer Visits

We Invite You to Apply

If you or your organization is planning a service project or volunteer visit to St. Luke's Children's Hospital, the first step is to read through our guidelines.

To be considered for a visit, individuals and organizations must complete and submit an application. Your application must be received at least four weeks prior to the intended visit. All requests are subject to the approval of the Child Life Department, Volunteer Services, and/or St. Luke's Health Foundation.

Apply Now

Support the Kids and Families at St. Luke's Children's

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You Can Make a Difference

You can make a real difference to kids and families facing medical challenges. We hope you'll help us provide the exceptional healthcare these kids deserve. We encourage you to get involved by making a financial gift, sponsoring or attending events, or volunteering your time.

Make a donation today

Ways to Give

Make a Donation to St. Luke's Children'sVolunteering at St. Luke'sGiving OptionsDonation Wish List for Hospitalized Kids and TeensDonation Wish List for Children's Cancer PatientsHoliday Wish List for Hospitalized Children
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