Resources for More Information: For Parents With Cancer
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This article provides resources to help children cope with a family member’s cancer.
Bright Spot Network
Provides support for parents who have cancer and young children. Offers virtual support groups, limited financial support, education webinars, free children’s books, and art boxes.
https://www.brightspotnetwork.org
Cancer Support Community
CSC provides free, in-person, and virtual support for kids, teens, and families. Also offers support, resources, and referrals through its Helpline, 888-793-9355.
https://www.cancersupportcommunity.org
Cancer Really Sucks
Provides a moderated online resource and app for teens who have loved ones coping with cancer.
https://www.cancerreallysucks.com
Camp Kesem
Offers free, sleepaway summer camp at locations across the country for children ages 6-18 who have a parent (or parents) with cancer. Their local chapters also provide other supportive services for kids and families throughout the year.
Children’s Treehouse Foundation
Provides resources, videos, and in-person support groups facilitated by trained healthcare professionals around the country. Also trains healthcare professionals in providing support to children who are coping with cancer in the family.
https://www.childrenstreehousefdn.org
The Doughy Center
Focused on providing grief support to children and teens as well as supporting families through loss.
Wonders and Worries
Texas-based organization that offers in-person and online educational materials for parents and healthcare professionals to support children and teens.