Jocelyn Chisholm Carter

Encourage Kids Foundation is a non-profit organization that has been helping to improve healthcare for children and their families since 1985. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. The company provides resources for pediatric programs and support the child life community, serving almost one million children annually. The company's goal is to make hospitals a better place for children to receive treatment and offer relief from the burden of hospital stays. Encourage Kids Foundation envisions a world where every child, regardless of their medical journey, experiences joy, hope, resilience, and healing. Jean Butler has been the CEO of the company since 2023.