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Therapy Dog Dora Joins Skokie Children's Advocacy Center

8/20/2025

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Dora Joins Therapy

Dora, a therapy dog in training, joins the Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) in Skokie, Illinois, funded by a $5,000 donation from SOUL Harbour Ranch.
Yesenia Hernandez, a bilingual trauma therapist at CAC, will handle Dora to support children in therapy.
CAC has provided trauma-informed services to children and families since 1989.
The organization will document Dora's journey on social media and incorporate her into mental health services.

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Hospital Launches Therapy Dogs

Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego is starting its first therapy dog program, funded by CBS 8's Give-A-Thon.
The program aims to comfort hospitalized children, including nine-year-old heart surgery patient Mikayla Cohen.
It will include three full-time therapy dogs and child life specialists to support emotional needs.
Hospital officials highlight the positive impact of therapy dogs on children's recovery and emotional well-being.

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Dora Joins Therapy

Dora, a therapy dog in training, joins the Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) in Skokie, Illinois, funded by a $5,000 donation from SOUL Harbour Ranch.
Yesenia Hernandez, a bilingual trauma therapist at CAC, will handle Dora to support children in therapy.
CAC has provided trauma-informed services to children and families since 1989.
The organization will document Dora's journey on social media and incorporate her into mental health services.

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