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When we started our Domestic Violence Shelter program in 2013 we knew the therapeutic value of gaming. The systems provide an invaluable opportunity for staff to build relationships and rapport with the kids in domestic violence programs. Children who have been subject to trauma and abuse are understandably reluctant to build new relationships with people, and the shared experience of playing games together provides common ground. Gaming can be an incredible tool to help break down the barrie

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In the last 15 years, Child’s Play has partnered with over 160 Children's Hospitals and over 100 Domestic Violence Shelters to improve the lives of children through the kindness and generosity of the video game communit

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What happens when you play a game? Do you have fun? Do you forget your troubles for a while? Does the world just melt away as you become immersed in the game? Does time seem to fly by and before you know it hours have passed? The answer is most likely, yes. After a stressful day, games can help you to feel better.

For the children who are in hospitals, g

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This week we are sending out our annual gift to all of our partner hospitals.

$1.5 Million


It is thanks to the continued support of the Child's Play community that we are able to support over 140 hospitals worldwide. This $1.5 million will be used to update consoles, replace broken iPads, restock game

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One of the most impactful elements of Child’s Play’s work in recent years has been our grants program. They allow us to help support dozens of non-profit organizations that help children and teens using therapeutic gaming, hugely increasing the reach and effectiveness of our mission. Going forward we are accepting Child Life Tech position and other industry-changing grants in Q1, the deadline being March 15th. These type of grants are our priority, and we think will have the greatest im

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