Organizations and programs that may help families affected by childhood cancer understand their rights, access benefits, navigate healthcare systems, and find legal or advocacy support across South America.
The organizations below provide different forms of legal information, advocacy, rights education, benefits guidance, and family support. Not every organization provides direct legal representation, so always check the organization's official website for current services and eligibility.
Argentina — Law 27.674 establishes a comprehensive protection system for children and adolescents with cancer. It includes rights related to healthcare, education, transportation, financial assistance, housing, and caregiver protections.
Argentina — official information about the rights and benefits provided under Law 27.674, including healthcare coverage, financial assistance, transportation, housing, education, and caregiver leave.
Argentina — nonprofit organization supporting children and young people with cancer and their families through information, guidance, family support, and assistance in navigating treatment and social resources.
Brazil — national confederation of organizations working with children and adolescents with cancer. It advocates for the rights and needs of children with cancer and their families and supports organizations across Brazil.
Brazil — Federal Law 14.238 establishes rights for people with cancer, including access to healthcare, social and legal assistance, priority treatment, and special protections for children and adolescents.
Brazil — official information about access to cancer treatment through the public health system. The Ministry confirms that people with suspected or diagnosed cancer can receive oncology care through SUS, including specialized pediatric oncology services.
Chile — the SANNA system provides protected leave and a financial subsidy for eligible working parents and caregivers who need to care for a child affected by cancer or another serious health condition.
Chile — organization supporting parents of children with cancer through family guidance, information, advocacy, and support related to treatment access and caregiver protections.
Chile — nonprofit organization supporting children with cancer and their families through medical, rehabilitation, social, educational, and family support programs.
Colombia — legislation establishing priority, comprehensive, and continuous care for children and adolescents with cancer, with measures intended to support timely diagnosis and treatment.
Colombia — provides support and guidance to children, young people, parents, and caregivers affected by blood cancers, including help addressing barriers to healthcare, social support, education, and patient rights.
Peru — the national Ombudsman's Office monitors and promotes the rights of children and adolescents with cancer. Its official information addresses timely access to pediatric oncology treatment, implementation of childhood cancer laws, and protection of healthcare rights.
Legal rights, public benefits, caregiver leave, healthcare coverage, and available services vary between countries and may also depend on the family's circumstances. Some organizations listed here provide direct family support or advocacy rather than legal representation. Before contacting an organization, visit its official website and check the current requirements, eligibility rules, and services available in your location.
Your child's healthcare team, hospital social worker, or patient advocate may also be able to help your family understand local rights, benefits, caregiver protections, and available advocacy resources.