Our Partners
The work of supporting families through a health journey is not ours alone. Meet some of our partners and learn how you can become one!
Business Partners
We’re always looking for corporate partners to:
- Share their skills and expertise with Wonders & Worries
- Sponsor events and initiatives
- Provide discounts or in-kind goods and services
- Refer new clients
- Make services available to client families
Want to give back and change lives in your community? Contact Nicole Halder at nicole@wondersandworries.org or 512-329-5757, Ext. 120 for upcoming opportunities.
Registered Wonders & Worries Providers
In addition to our national helpline (844-WE-WONDER), we have a growing network of Registered Wonders & Worries Program (RWWP) providers across the country that have received extensive training in the delivery of the Wonders & Worries curriculum. Reach out to a RWWP partner near you for direct support options in your area.
INSTITUTIONS
University of California-Davis Medical Center/Children’s Hospital
Sacramento, CA
https://ucdavis.health/childlife
Clinicians:
Katie Lorain, MPS, ATR-BC, RWWP
Art Therapist | Reiki Master/Teacher
E-Mail: klorain@ucdavis.edu
Tel.: 916-734-2066
Marisa Martinez, MA, CCLS, Reiki II, RWWP
Certified Child Life Specialist
E-Mail: ermartinez@ucdavis.edu
Tel.: 916-703-2452
Emily McDaniel, MA, CCLS, RWWP
Certified Child Life Specialist
E-Mail: ejmcdaniel@ucdavis.edu
Tel.: 916-734-5510
DOMESTIC
CALIFORNIA
Shani Thornton, MS, CCLS, RWWP
Child Life Mommy Private Practice
Loomis, CA
Web Site: ChildLifeMommy.com
E-Mail: ShaniThornton@ChildLifeMommy.com
Tel. 917-733-5918
COLORADO
Amanda Perlstein, MS, CCLS, RWWP
Denver, CO
E-Mail: Amanda@Perlstein.org
Tel. 970-222-4396
GEORGIA
Laura Anne Hazlip, CCLS, RWWP
Discipleship counselor/Community Based Practice
Atlanta, GA
Web Site: www.pearlthebunny.com
E-Mail: laurahazlip@gmail.com
Tel. 678-662-1500
LOUISIANA
Bridget Bostick Perry, CCLS, CIMI, RWWP
Moments and Memories
New Orleans, LA
E-Mail: bridgetbperry@gmail.com
Tel. 504-655-0510
Jenn Schaefer, MA, CCLS, RWWP, CAS, CEIM
Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital
Lafayette, LA 70508
E-Mail: jschaefer217@outlook.com
Tel.: 832-620-1548
MINNESOTA
Mary Pat S. Benning, B.A., B.S., CCLS, RWWP
Founder/Director, Heartfelt Books
St. Cloud, MN
Web Site: www.HeartfeltBooks.us
E-Mail: MaryPat.Benning@HeartfeltBooks.us
Tel. 320-266-5128
MASSACHUSETTS
Lisa Marie Donovan, MS, CCLS RWWP
Professional Child Life Services
Medfield MA, 02052
E-Mail: Childlife4you@gmail.com
Tel.: 774-721-6366
MISSOURI
Megan Cassani, MA, CCLS, CIMI, RWWP
Play as Medicine
St. Louis, MO
Web Site: www.playasmedicinemo.com
E-Mail: megan.cassani@playasmedicinemo.com
Tel. 314-398-3357
Joyce Lawson
St. Louis Children’s Hospital
St. Louis, MO
E-Mail: joylawson61676@gmail.com
Tel. 314-630-8314
Ali Stewart, MA, CCLS, CT, CIMI, RWWP
St. Louis, MO
E-Mail: alistewartccls@gmail.com
Tel. 314-251-9163
NEW JERSEY
Lisa A. Ciarrocca, CCLS, RWWP
The Next Step Partners In Psychosocial Care LLC
Fanwood, NJ 07023
Web Site: www.thenextstepnj.com
E-Mail: thenextstepnj@gmail.com
Tel. (908) 370-1844
Rachel Puklin, CCLS, RWWP
Mount Laurel, NJ
E-Mai: Rachel.puklin@gmail.com
Tel.: 203-984-6613
TEXAS
Shay Ditter, CCLS, RWWP
Henderson, TX
E-Mail: kshay76@yahoo.com
Tel.: 903-238-5612
VIRGINIA
Amy Manger, MS, CCLS, RWWP
Inova Children’s Hospital
Falls Church, VA
E-Mail: amy.manger@inova.org
Tel.: 703-776-2363
INTERNATIONAL
JAPAN
Yukihiro Fushimi, CCLS, RWWP
Keio University Hospital
Tokyo, Japan
Web Site: http://www.hosp.keio.ac.jp/en/
E-Mail: yfushimi@alumnae.mills.edu
Tel. +819061378234
Partners in San Antonio
Children’s Bereavement Center of South Texas
The Wonders & Worries San Antonio office is housed in the START Center for Cancer Care, in partnership with The Children’s Bereavement Center of South Texas.
This Wonders & Worries office opened in July 2017 and provides the same high-quality, professional services focused on individual support, group support and parental support. All services are free of charge to families and available in English and Spanish.
You can reach the San Antonio office to make an appointment at 210-307-4853.
Want to learn more about partnership opportunities in San Antonio? Contact Meredith Cooper at meredith@wondersandworries.org.