Organizations and programs that may help families affected by childhood cancer with accommodation, transportation, meals, family services, community support, and everyday needs.
The organizations below provide different forms of practical and social support for children with cancer and their families. Available services and eligibility vary by location, so always check the organization's official website for current information.
Helps families stay close to a child receiving medical care through accommodation near hospitals, meals, Family Rooms, and other services that support families during treatment.
Free professional support for children, teenagers, parents, and caregivers affected by cancer, including oncology social workers, support groups, information, and resource navigation.
Programs and resources for children with cancer and their families, including support for newly diagnosed families, community connection, and resources during and after treatment.
Connects families with transportation, accommodation, community services, information, and programs that can help children, young people, and families during cancer treatment.
Provides comprehensive support for children and adolescents with cancer and their families, including accommodation, meals, transportation, nutritional assistance, psychosocial services, and help navigating treatment.
Supports children and young people receiving cancer treatment and their families with practical services such as lodging, meals, transportation, education, nutrition, and emotional support.
A national peer-support community created by parents of children with cancer. Families can connect with other caregivers who understand childhood cancer and access support networks throughout the cancer journey.
A faith-based nonprofit offering weeklong and weekend retreats for families living through childhood cancer, giving parents, children, and siblings time to reconnect, rest, and build supportive relationships with other families.
Provides free camps, family weekends, sibling programs, hospital activities, and survivor programs that help children with cancer and their families build friendships, confidence, and a supportive community.
Provides free, medically supported camp, community, and hospital programs for children affected by childhood cancer or serious illness, as well as programs for siblings, caregivers, and families.
Offers families affected by childhood cancer free camps, year-round family programs, tutoring, child-life services, counselling, therapeutic exercise, and opportunities to connect with other families.
Supports children and adolescents with cancer and their families through comprehensive accompaniment, guidance, caregiver support, treatment-related assistance, and programs designed to improve quality of life during the cancer journey.
Available services, locations, and eligibility requirements can change. Some programs may require a referral through a hospital social worker or healthcare team. Before contacting an organization, visit its official website and check which services are currently available for your family and location.
A child's healthcare team or hospital social worker can also help connect your family with local housing, transportation, family programs, peer support, and community resources.