Project Joy is a 501 c(3) non-profit organization dedicated to fostering the healthy development of young children who are at risk. Through innovative training retreats, Project Joy provides teachers and childcare providers with the resources they need to strengthen and heal their children through play. Established in Boston in 1989, Project Joy has expanded to national scope, currently supporting children and their caretakers from Boston to Biloxi and beyond.

Championing the single most important activity in the life of a child – play.

It’s really pretty simple - a playful child has unlimited potential. Playful children explore the world around them with confidence and wonder. Through play, young children express themselves, build healthy relationships and prepare to successfully meet life’s challenges. Play is also one of the most effective ways for children to process their experiences.

Providing joy where it’s needed most….

Children who have been impacted by a traumatic experience often stop playing. When children stop playing, they stop living and growing. It is during these times that children need adults to help them feel safe and powerful enough play again. By giving childcare providers the tools to foster healthy play, we’re providing at-risk children with the support they need to grow and thrive. Through our grassroots community approach, Project Joy works to ensure that nothing stands in the way of healthy play for all children. Nothing.