Organizations and programs that may help families affected by childhood cancer with accommodation, family services, peer support, education, community programs, and other everyday needs.
The organizations below support children and young people with cancer and their families in different parts of Europe. Services and eligibility vary by country and location, so always check the organization's official website for current information.
Provides specialist social workers who help children, young people, and families navigate the practical and social impact of cancer, including accommodation, education, family needs, and connections to local services.
Provides children, young people, siblings, and families affected by cancer with social and emotional support, community-based services, peer connection, family programs, and therapeutic short breaks.
Supports children and adolescents with cancer and their families through practical and family programs, hospital activities, recreational opportunities, camps, and support designed to improve daily life during treatment.
Welcomes children and adolescents receiving cancer treatment in Rome and their families, providing free family accommodation and a supportive community designed to make long periods away from home easier.
Provides additional support for children with cancer and their families through family activities, peer connection, sibling programs, hospital support, recreation, and services focused on family wellbeing.
A parents' association supporting children with cancer and their families throughout Greece. Services include family accommodation in Athens, home-care support, information, and assistance with the social challenges of treatment.
Supports children and adolescents with cancer and their families through parent networks, family programs, sibling support, camps, educational assistance, and connections to local childhood cancer organizations.
Accompanies children and young people with cancer and their families throughout treatment. Services include social support, family guidance, and free accommodation for families who need to travel away from home for treatment.
Supports children undergoing cancer treatment and their families with social assistance, family resources, therapeutic and recreational activities, education, and programs that help families through treatment.
Supports children diagnosed with cancer and the families caring for them in Moldova, including assistance for socially vulnerable families and support with practical challenges that can arise throughout treatment.
Supports children with cancer and their families through therapeutic camps, family accommodation, practical assistance, and programs that help children, siblings, and caregivers stay connected and supported throughout treatment.
Supports children and adolescents with cancer and their families throughout treatment through family accompaniment, practical help, activities, and accommodation solutions for families staying near their child's hospital.
Social services, eligibility requirements, referral procedures, and program availability vary across Europe. Some organizations work with specific hospitals, regions, or national healthcare systems. Visit the organization's official website or speak with your child's healthcare or social-work team to confirm which services are available to your family.
A child's healthcare team, hospital social worker, or local childhood cancer organization can also help connect your family with housing, education, family programs, peer support, and community resources.