Emotional support for children and families.
Childhood cancer can affect the emotional wellbeing of the whole family. These organisations offer psychological, emotional and psychosocial support for children, parents, siblings and caregivers.
Organisations that can help.
The resources below provide psychological, emotional or psychosocial support specifically connected to childhood cancer and its impact on children and families.
Fundación Natalí Dafne Flexer
Provides psychological support for children and young people with cancer, as well as guidance and emotional support for parents, grandparents and other family members. The foundation also runs parent groups, bereavement groups and support for young cancer survivors.
Fundación Natalí Dafne Flexer →Fundación María Cecilia
Provides psychological and emotional support to children with cancer and their families throughout treatment, including personalised care from psycho-oncology professionals and emotional support for parents and caregivers.
Fundación María Cecilia →Fundação Sara
Offers psychological follow-up and emotional support to children and adolescents undergoing cancer treatment. Its multidisciplinary programmes also include recreational, educational and social support for families.
Fundação Sara →Fundación Nuestros Hijos
Provides psychological care for children with cancer and their families as part of its medical and social support programmes, including emotional support during palliative care and throughout the treatment journey.
Fundación Nuestros Hijos →Fundación Camino
Provides individual and group psychological support for adolescents with cancer and their caregivers, guided by a psycho-oncology professional. Its programmes also include recreational activities and spaces for conversation and emotional connection.
Fundación Camino →Oncomamás
Runs a dedicated mental health programme for parents and caregivers of children with cancer, offering emotional accompaniment, psychosocial support, group spaces and specialised psycho-oncology guidance.
Oncomamás →Fundación SANAR
Supports children and adolescents with cancer and their families through psychological, social and emotional support, helping families navigate treatment and its broader impact.
Fundación SANAR →Fundación Peruana de Cáncer
Provides specialised psychological support for children and adults receiving assistance at its Frieda Heller centre, along with social, emotional and practical support during treatment.
Fundación Peruana de Cáncer →MAGIA
Provides emotional and psychological support to children with cancer and their accompanying family members through its programmes and Casa Magia, helping families cope with the emotional effects of illness and treatment.
MAGIA →Fundación Pérez Scremini
Provides free, comprehensive childhood cancer care in Uruguay, including psychosocial support for children, adolescents and their families through a multidisciplinary team.
Fundación Pérez Scremini →Instituto Ronald McDonald
Supports children and families affected by childhood cancer through programmes focused on wellbeing and psychosocial support, including family-centred care and support spaces connected with paediatric hospitals.
Instituto Ronald McDonald →Casa Ronald McDonald Perú
Provides family support around paediatric medical treatment, including welcoming spaces where children and caregivers can rest, connect and receive psychological support while their child is receiving care.
Casa Ronald McDonald Perú →A note about psychological support
The type and availability of psychological support varies between organisations. Some programmes provide direct counselling or psycho-oncology services, while others offer group support, emotional accompaniment or family-centred programmes. Check each organisation's official website for current eligibility, location and contact information.
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