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Child Life Services

Child Life Services

Inova Child Life specialists dedicate themselves to easing the anxiety and stress affecting children during a hospital stay or outpatient procedure. Because your child is unique, our Child Life specialists tune in to your family, culture and stage of development. We provide:

  • Procedural preparations
  • Pre-surgical tours
  • Distraction and support during medical procedures
  • Medical and therapeutic play
  • Normalization activities
  • Sibling support
  • Hands-on education about the hospital environment
  • Bereavement support
  • Community education

Our Child Life experts offer excellent general guidelines to parents who want to prepare their child for a hospital visit. Learn more

For more information about Child Life Services, call 703-776-6486.

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Children in the hospital can benefit greatly from seeing a special performance in the hospital. Learn how you can plan an event or come to the hospital to do an activity.

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If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.

Child Life Department
Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children
3300 Gallows Road
Falls Church, VA  22042
703-776-6486
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Staff hours fluctuate on the weekends.


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