About us:

History

Meredith Cooper, MA, CCLS, LPC and Melissa Hicks, MS, CCLS, LPC, RPT are two child life specialists who have attended to the psychosocial needs of children with cancer and blood disorders for several years. Initially working with pediatric oncology patients and children affected by other chronic illnesses, they expanded their services to include children who have a parent with a chronic illness, primarily with cancer. Knowing that an illness in one family member has a significant impact on others in the family, Ms. Cooper and Ms. Hicks quickly recognized the additional need for more formalized psychosocial services for children and adolescents in this situation.(more)

What is a Child Life Specialist?

What do we do?

Where are services provided?
Services can be provided at our office (923 Westbank Drive, Austin, TX 78746), at schools (with permission), or at another location when necessary.

Wonders & Worries Strategic Plan for Expansion
Recently, our Board of Directors approved a strategic plan for strengthening the organization with the eventual goal of expanding Wonders & Worries to other cities across the nation. This plan offers a new vision for Wonders & Worries - one that will enable us to serve more children and families. It will allow us to expand our free programs to include ongoing support for teens and adolescents whose families are affected by the long-term affects of cancer, a more formalized bereavement support program for Wonders & Worries families, and an expanded support program for children and families affected by chronic illnesses other than cancer.

Download the Strategic Plan

Wonders & Worries Board of Directors

Wonders & Worries Staff