A Kid Again
JoAnn Duffy is an accomplished social work professional with extensive experience in leadership roles, currently serving as the Senior Director of Social Work at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia since March 2018. In this capacity, JoAnn provides innovative thought leadership to enhance child and family health and wellness on multiple levels. Additional roles include Director of Social Work at A Kid Again and a longstanding board member at Temple University. JoAnn's past positions at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia include Operations Manager and Social Work Supervisor, alongside managerial roles in various organizations such as the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging and Temple University Children's Medical Center. JoAnn holds a Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Denver and multiple certifications from Cornell University and the Crisis Prevention Institute.
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A Kid Again
A Kid Again is dedicated to providing hope, happiness and healing for families raising children who are living with a life-threatening condition. What We Do! We make life for families caring for a child with a life-threatening illness “normal” again by helping them gain back moments of positive, family-shared experiences and memories. What is an A Kid Again Adventure? A chance to be a kid again; time away from the hospital; an opportunity to forget about being sick; a group experience to a local destination with tickets, food, parking, mementos, and memories to last until the next Adventure. Why We Do It! A Kid Again is specifically designed to involve the entire family (not just the child who is ill) to improve the well-being of everyone affected by the situation. This approach helps protect and strengthen the children’s primary support network and personal resolve during the most difficult period of their lives. Our Impact! 91% of families report improved emotional well being 86% of families say they are closer and stronger 85% of kids had enhanced feelings of hope