History
In 1970, Childrens Hospital Los Angeles establishes the Child Life Program. In October 2000, the program was renamed to the Chase Child Life Program in honor of Chase Richards. Through the generosity of the Richards family, and The Chase Foundation, the program is now the largest of its kind on the West Coast.

Mission
The Chase Foundation’s sole mission is to support the Chase Child Life Program. The chase Child Life Program’s mission operates on the principle that the best medical care alone isn’t enough. The Child Life Staff addresses the emotional, social, and developmental needs of children. The Chase Child Life Program strives to promote optimum development of children and their families, to maintain normal living patterns and to minimize psychological trauma.

Goal
The goal of the Chase Foundation is to raise the resources to expand Chase Child Life services so that every child admitted to Childrens Hospital Los Angeles will be able to participate in and benefit from its Child Life program. Significant and on-going donor contributions are imperative in order to achieve this goal.
 
 
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