Healing through
play
We design evidence-based playkits and train organizations to use them with children affected by trauma. Every dollar goes directly to creating tools for healing.
Evidence-based
Grounded in neuroscience
Partner-driven
Scaling through networks
Transparent
100% to programs
Impact model
100%
to playkits, not overhead
Why Playkits work
Our approach combines rigorous research with practical implementation through trusted partner organizations.
Evidence-based playkits
Every item is selected based on neuroscience research and developmental psychology principles.
Training for organizations
We equip frontline staff with implementation guides, cards, and ongoing support.
100% to kits, not salaries
We're volunteer-run. Every dollar you donate creates tangible tools for healing.
Trauma-informed design
Each element supports self-regulation, emotional processing, and safety.
Why play matters
Play became my language of healing. After losing my father, the board games we'd shared—especially Catan—helped me process grief in ways words never could.
Hear Karan Gupta's full story about discovering healing through play:
KQED Perspective: "More Than a Board Game""Playing was more than nostalgia, it was my way to heal."
From research to real-world impact
Research-backed design
We review the latest neuroscience and child development research to inform every element of our kits.
Evidence-based playkits
Each kit contains carefully selected items that support self-regulation and emotional processing.
Training & implementation
We train partner organizations on how to effectively use playkits with the children they serve.
Scaling through partnerships
By equipping existing organizations, we can reach more children without building new infrastructure.
Tools designed for healing
Each kit is thoughtfully crafted to meet children where they are in their healing journey.
Serves 1 child
Personal healing journey
The Anchor
A carefully curated collection of sensory tools, comfort objects, and guided activities designed to help one child process trauma at their own pace. Each kit becomes a personal sanctuary of safety.
Play isn't just play—it's a neural platform for recovery
Our playkits are grounded in the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics and Polyvagal Theory. Each item is selected because it activates specific neurobiological pathways essential for healing from trauma.
Breath tools
Activate the vagal brake for calm
Sensory items
Ground through proprioception
Symbolic objects
Create safe emotional distance
Cooperative games
Build empathy and regulation
Every child deserves the chance to heal through play
Your donation or partnership helps us reach more children with evidence-based tools for healing. 100% goes directly to programs.