by Analise Gammariello | Jun 10, 2024 | Blog, Programs
Almost 15 years ago when Standish Foundation for Children was formed, I hoped that we would provide tangible support to hospitalized children and their families. So, it was very exciting for me and our team to see that Family Day 2024, an event supporting patients...
by Analise Gammariello | Mar 16, 2024 | Blog, Other
Here at Standish Foundation for Children (SF4C), we are proud to celebrate the dedication and hard work of Child Life Specialists this month and every month! In honor of Child Life Month, our Digital Media Committee team reached out to the team at Kythe Foundation to...
by Analise Gammariello | Feb 25, 2024 | Blog, Programs
This month in Bahrain, SF4C 4 MilKids (Standish Foundation for Children for Military Kids) hosted a Teddy Bear clinic for over 200 participants. SF4C 4 MilKids is a program founded and managed by SF4C Program Manager Lisa McWhorter, certified child life specialist...
by Digital Media Engagement Committee | Dec 15, 2023 | Blog, Other
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! All of us at Standish Foundation for Children want you to know that you helped bring hope and healing to children in the Philippines, Cambodia and Tbilisi, Georgia. Below you’ll see how your donations impacted children and families via...
by Digital Media Engagement Committee | Aug 7, 2023 | Blog
Multiple times during a shift, healthcare professionals may hear a child ask, “Am I going to get a shot?” Fear and anxiety surrounding needles is common for children and adolescents. According to the Center for Disease and Prevention, “2 in 3 children have extreme...
by Digital Media Engagement Committee | Jul 5, 2023 | Blog
“Play promotes trusting relationships between children and their medical providers.” At Jo Ann University Hospital, Andria, a five year old with congenital heart disease, immediately enters the playroom “with a smile on his face, looks around to find us...
