Since 2003, Child’s Play has partnered with children’s hospitals all across the globe. Partner hospitals receive an annual gift designated to support their Child Life department through games and technology. Where available, partner hospitals also have Amazon Wishlists tailored to their specific needs. Child’s Play also supports our partner hospitals by providing resources like our Therapeutic Video Game Guide and acting as a knowledge hub where gaming and technology are concerned in the children’s hospital setting.
Since 2015, Child’s Play has also been outfitting domestic violence shelters with game systems. Shelters receive a GAEMS case with an Xbox loaded with games carefully selected to be appropriate for the environment. The game system helps shelters create an inviting atmosphere for young survivors and can be used as a part of therapy, allowing for co-op play that helps break down barriers that kids/teens may have when asked to talk about abuse.