The following is a list of organizations, foundations, and support groups that offer services, support, resources, and more to children with cancer and their families:
Resources for
Support Organizations
American Cancer Society
American Cancer Society can provide the telephone number of the local ACS office serving your area: provides general info related to disease and may include reimbursement for transportation, medicine, and medical supplies. Summer camp for children aged 6-19.
Phone: 1 800-ACS-2345
American Childhood Cancer Organization
The American Childhood Cancer Organization is dedicated to providing educational resources such as books and DVDs to children with cancer and their families.
Phone: 1-855-858-2226
Believe in Tomorrow
Believe in Tomorrow is a national, non-profit organization with unique programs that provide support to children and their families facing cancer. The program most used by our families is the Retreat Housing program. This program offers a vacation, free of charge, in 4 locations; Ocean City, MD, Fenwick Island in Delaware, Deep Creek Lake, MD, and Sedona, Arizona.
A national, non-profit organization with unique programs that provide support to children and their families facing cancer. The program most used by our families is the Retreat Housing program. This program offers a vacation, free of charge, in 4 locations; Ocean City, MD, Fenwick Island in Delaware, Deep Creek Lake, MD, and Sedona, Arizona.
Phone: 1 800 933-5470
Patient Advocate Foundation
The Brittany Miller Foundation provides financial assistance (transportation and food), information and support to children diagnosed with cancer and their families in Orange, Ulster, Dutchess, Sullivan and counties and Pike County, Penn. Families can contact the organization by phone or e-mail.
P.O. Box 3047, Middletown, N.Y. 10940
Phone: 845-344-3946
Cancer Support Team
Providers of professional services for people with cancer and those who care for them. CST covers the lower to mid Westchester County area up to White Plains. Call for list of services and support.
875 Mamoroneck Avenue, Suite 204, Mamaroneck, NY 10543
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 914 777-2777
Children's Cancer Recovery Foundation
The Children’s Cancer Recovery Foundation provides a variety of supports for patients and families coping with childhood cancer. Must be under age 18.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 717-688-7940
Friends of Karen
Provides comprehensive financial, emotional and advocacy support to children until 21 years old with terminal and life-threatening illnesses and their families.
118 Titicus Road, P.O. Box 190, Purdys, N.Y. 10578-0190
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 914 277-4547 / 1 800-637-2774
For Initial Referral: 1212 308-1378 ext. 3
Giant Kids
Giant Kids is organization started by one of our patient’s family. The mission is to recognize the heroics of children battling life-threatening diseases together with their siblings and caregivers through an award program; provide activities and events for Giant Kids and the their siblings designed to enrich their lives during and following medical treatments; and to raise money for research programs focused on curing pediatric cancer and related blood diseases. The organization sponsors and organizes an annual, free family fun day at Camp Kiwi in Mahopac, NY. the last Saturday of July. Check with your Social Worker for the exact date.
Email: [email protected]
Gilda's Club
A free cancer support community offering a wide range of therapeutic activities and educational programs. Noogieland is a magical space with fun activities and support for children. Various support groups for parents of children with cancer or cancer in the family, in addition to groups for children, teens and family events.
80 Maple Ave., White Plains, N.Y. 10601-5105
Phone: 914 644-8844
Hudson Valley Cancer Resource Centre
The Hudson Valley Cancer Resource Center provides educational information and resources specific to the Hudson Valley.
100 Ward Street, Suite A
Montgomery, New York 12549
Phone: (845) 457-5000
National Children's Cancer Society
The NCCS serves as a financial, emotional and educational resource for families with children with cancer. Support is through their Family Support Program (on-line community), Transportation Assistance Fund and Emergency Assistance Fund ($200 per year per family).
500 No. Bdwy Suite 800 St., St. Louis, MO 63102
Phone: 1 314 241-1600
Songs of Love
A non-profit organization that creates personalized songs on CD or cassette for hospitalized and homebound children.
Phone: 1 800-960-SONGS (7664)
Social Security Disability
SSI/ SSD is a government program that pays monthly benefits children can qualify for if they meet Social Security’s definition of disability and if the family income and assets fall within the eligibility limits. Young adults over 18 may apply and not have parents income considered.
Phone: 1 800 772-1213
Team Impact
Team Impact’s mission is to improve the quality of life for children facing life-threatening and chronic illnesses through the power of team. Courageous kids are matched with local college athletic teams. Team Impact children are drafted onto the team and become an official member of the team from Draft Day through to Graduation. The child joins the athletic team and the student-athletes join the child’s support team. The child gains great strength, camaraderie and support and the student athletes are taught lessons about courage and resiliency. Referrals are accepted on line either by medical providers or the family.
Phone: 617 801-0248