You don't have to do this alone

There are well trained, amazing people at your hospital and your children's schools who can directly help you or find the right type of help.  In our experience, do not be shy about reaching out to these professionals.  

Personally, I think this is the first place to ask about resources for your children and yourself. 

Camp Kesem was founded over 20 years ago to provide a  sleep away camp experience for children impacted by a parent's Cancer.  They are in over 44 states and have amazing programing to help build connections for your children.

Bright Spot Network is an incredible organization that was founded by young parents who were diagnosed with cancer.  They have been there too.  They have support groups, grants to help with expenses, and many other great resources.

Provides free peer-to-peer support and resources for kids and teens impacted by their parent’s cancer.  Founded in 2019, I wish this had existed when George had cancer!

This organization is filled with great information and resources for you and your family.  

CancerCare has been around for over 75 years providing support for families fighting cancer.  They are an excellent resource for finding support groups, counseling, or educating yourself.  On their site, you will find a whole section about helping kids with a sick parent - it is a great resource.

175 worldwide locations filled with professionals that can help you.  They offer all sorts of support

Jack & Jill Last Stage Cancer Foundation helps children facing the looming loss of parent to cancer.  They provide vacations and experiences for families to be able to take a break from cancer and create memories. 

Children's Treehouse Foundation has programs all over the United States to help children with a sick parent.  They focus on training the staff at cancer centers and hospitals to be able to offer support programs for children.  You can enter your location on their website and see what programs are nearby.

The word "stupid" is considered a really bad curse word in my house, so when I discover the StupidCancer organization it seemed to wrap up exactly how I felt.  They focus on adolescents and young adults with cancer dragons but have some great information about parenting with a cancer dragon. 

There are well trained, amazing people at your hospital and your children's schools who can directly help you or find the right type of help.  In our experience, do not be shy about reaching out to these professionals.  

Personally, I think this is the first place to ask about resources for your children and yourself. 

Gilda's clubs have so much to offer anyone fighting cancer.  The Westchester club has an amazing children's resource which is really special.

An impressive support center in Annapolis, MD that offers support groups and summer camp for children who have been impacted by cancer.

One of the hard parts of for me when my husband was sick was making sure my girls had normal, fun childhoods.  Kelly's Angel's has this in mind too.  They provide "fun grants" to help make sure that kids in the NY Capital Region can do something that will make them smile.

Professionally led programs for people with cancer and their loved ones deal with the emotional and physical impact of cancer. Located in Maryland but offers virtual programs as well.

This site was designed by nurses, doctors, patients & health innovators to help you better understand your diagnosis and treatment options.  

Find everything you could want to know about any type of cancer, treatments, and trials.

Money problems can cause a significant disruption for 73% of patients getting a cancer treatment. 

Thankfully, Family Reach delivers financial education, coaching, resources and emergency funds to help navigate a cancer diagnosis.

There is lot of great material on the Dana Farber site about parenting with cancer dragon.