FeedsOrganizations that Can Help: A Searchable Directory: Search Results
Below is a list of organizations that can help: a searchable directory that match
services: Children's Services
(Organizations are listed alphabetically by name and then state.)
Ann's Place: The Home of I CAN
(more information)39 Old Ridgebury Road
Suite 17, P-4
Danbury, CT 06810-7219
(203) 790-6568
Web site: www.annsplace.org
Ann's Place, The home of I CAN provides comfort and support to people living with cancer and their loved ones. We inspire people to create solutions which will strengthen and sustain them.
Aplastic Anemia & MDS International Foundation, Inc.
(more information)100 Park Avenue
Suite 108
Rockville, MD 20850
(800) 747-2820
(301) 279-7202
Web site: www.aamds.org
AA and MDSIF serves as a resource for patient assistance, advocacy and support. Provides educational materials and medical information, supports research to find treatments and a cure for aplastic anemia, myelodsplastic syndromes and paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria.
Asian Community Mental Health Services
(more information)310 8th Street
Suite 201
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 869-7200
Web site: www.acmhs.org
To provide and advocate multilingual and multicultural family services that empower people to lead healthy, contributing and self-sufficient lives.
Bone Marrow Foundation
(more information)30 East End Avenue
Suite 1F
New York, NY 10028
(800) 365-1336
(212) 838-3029
Web site: www.bonemarrow.org
The mission of The Bone Marrow Foundation is to improve the quality of life for bone marrow and stem cell transplant patients and their families by providing financial aid, education and support programs.
Brain Tumor Foundation for Children, Inc.
(more information)6065 Roswell Road, NE
Suite 505
Atlanta, GA 30328-4015
(404) 252-4107
Web site: www.braintumorkids.org
BTFC's mission is to provide financial assistance, social support, and information for families of children with brain and spinal cord tumors; fund research projects that improve treatment options and search for a cure; and raise public awareness of the disease and advocate on behalf of children who are affected.
Brandon's Foundation, Inc.
(more information)P.O. Box 1968
Cleveland, GA 30528-0036
(706) 865-0470
Web site: www.geocities.com/mbyccf/
The mission of Brandon's Foundation is to broaden the awareness of childhood cancer and assist in bringing about a cure.
Cancer Action, Inc. and Gilda's Club Rochester
(more information)255 Alexander Street
Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 423-9700
Web site: www.Gildasclubrochester.org
A cancer support community for men, women and children living with cancer, along with their family and friends.
Cancer Caring Center
(more information)4117 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
(412) 622-1212
Web site: www.cancercaring.org
Provides emotional support to those affected by cancer, including families and children via support groups, telephone helpline, pet therapy and individual counseling.
Cancer Family Care
(more information)2421 Auburn Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45219
(513) 731-3346
Web site: www.cancerfamilycare.org
A counseling agency working with cancer patients, family members and friends to strengthen emotional well being and alleviate suffering. Also provide grief counseling, information and referral. Both in-home and office services.
Cancer Family Care
(more information)North Kentucky Office
7388 Turfway Road# 104
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 371-5600
Web site: cancerfamilycare.org
Since 1971, a tradition of support during illness and loss.
Cancer Services of Greater Baton Rouge
(more information)550 Lobdell Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 927-2273
Web site: www.cancerservices.org
Cancer Services is a community-based organization dedicated to improving life for those living with cancer.
Cancer Wellness Center
(more information)Barbara Kassel Brotman House
215 Revere Drive
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 509-9595
Web site: www.cancerwellness.org
The Cancer Wellness Center, through psychosocial support and education, seeks to empower those affected by cancer to enhance the quality of their lives.
Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation
(more information)P.O. Box 498
Kensington, MD 20895-0498
(800) 366-2223 (1-800-366-CCCF)
(301) 962-3520
Web site: www.candlelighters.org
Provides support, information and advocacy for families of children with cancer, survivors of childhood cancer and the professionals who work with them.
Chai Lifeline
(more information)(877) 242-4543 (1-877-CHAI-LIFE)
Web site: www.chailifeline.org
Advocacy and information on resources for children.
Children's Hospice International
(more information)1101 King Street
Suite 360
Alexandria, VA 22314
(800) 242-4453 (1-800-242-CHILD)
(703) 684-0330
Web site: www.chionline.org
Founded to promote pediatric hospice care, to encouraging the inclusion of children in existing and developing hospice and home care programs and by including the hospice care perspective in standard pediatric care.
Children's Leukemia Foundation of Michigan
(more information)5455 Corporate Drive
Suite 306
Troy, MI 48098
(800) 825-2536
(248) 530-3000
Web site: www.leukemiamichigan.org
A statewide organization which provides information, financial assistance and emotional support to adults and children affected by leukemia, lymphoma and related blood disorders.
Children's Organ Transplant Association, Inc. (COTA)
(more information)2501 West COTA Drive
Bloomington, IN 47403
(800) 366-2682
(812) 336-8872
Web site: www.cota.org
The Children's Organ Transplant Associaton (COTA) helps families nationwide by raising funds used to pay transplant-related expenses. COTA works with children and young adults who need or have had a life-saving transplant. 100% of all funds raised for transplant patients are used for transplant-related expenses.
Children's Oncology Camping Association International
(more information)Web site: www.coca-intl.org
An international assembly of people providing camping programs for children with cancer.
Childrens Hope's and Dreams Foundation
(more information)138 Cloudland Road
Dahlonega, GA 30533
(706) 482-2248
Web site: www.helpingnow.org
Publish Kidz Korner Fun Booklets distributed in hospitals and health care facilities.
Community Family Development
(more information)269 Mill Street
Pougkeepsie, NY 12601-3111
(845) 471-5301
Community Family Development is a day care center. It provides care for children from 6 weeks old to 12 years old.
Conners Cause For Children
(more information)204 N El Camino real
Suite 223
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 487-1592
Web site: www.connerscause.org
Offering financial assistance for any medically related out-of-pocket expenses to families that have a child diagnosed with a life-threatening illness.
Connor Moran Children s Cancer Foundation
(more information)825 S US Hwy One
Suite 200
Jupiter, FL 33477-5972
(561) 741-1144
Web site: www.connormoran.org
To improve the quality of life while strengthening and stabilizing families affected by cancer.
CureSearch
(more information)4600 East West Hwy
# 600
Bethesda, MD 20816
(800) 458-6223
(626) 447-1674 198
Web site: www.curesearch.org
Promotes education and advocacy for the needs of children with cancer, in the belief that children with cancer and research on childhood cancer deserve higher national priority.
Department of Community Health
(more information)2 Peachtree Street
Atlanta, GA 30303-3159
(404) 656-4507
Web site: www.dch.georgia.gov
State Medicaid agency covering 1.8 million members, administering more than $5 billion in health care services.
Department of Health
(more information)Division of Health Care Financing
P O Box 143106
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-3106
(800) 662-9651
(801) 538-6689
Web site: www.utah.gov
The Utah Department of Health and the Division of Health Care Financing are responsible for administering the Medicaid program. Our mission is to provide access to quality, cost-effective health care for eligible Utahns.
Department of Social Services
(more information)Secretary
Department of Social Services
P.O. Box 3776
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
(225) 342-0286
Web site: www.dss.state.la.us
The Department of Social Services serves clients through the Louisiana Rehabilitation Services, Office of Community Services and the Office of Family Support. Helps the disabled go to work, enforce child support orders, provide food stamps and welfare.
Department of Social and Health Sciences
(more information)Constituent Services
Department of Social & Health Services
P.O. Box 45130
Olympia, WA 98504-5130
(800) 737-0617
(360) 902-7878
Web site: www.wa.gov/dshs/
The mission of DSHS is to improve the quality of life for individuals and families in need. We help people achieve safe, self-sufficient, healthy and secure lives.
Dream Factory Inc.
(more information)National Headquarters
200 W Broadway
Suite 504
Louisville, KY 40202
(800) 456-7556
(502) 561-3001
Web site: www.dreamfactoryinc.com
The Dream Factory grants dreams to children who are between the ages of 3 through 18 years who have been diagnosed with a critical or chronic illness.
Family Service Association
(more information)184 Salem Avenue
Dayton, OH 45406
(937) 222-9481
Web site: www.fsadayton.org
Its mission is to strengthen families and communities through counseling, education, community building, and advocacy.
Fernside: A Center for Grieving Children
(more information)4380 Malsbary Road
Suite 300
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 745-0111
Web site: www.fernside.org
Fernside, a nonprofit organization, offers support and advocacy to grieving children and their families and increases community awareness of children's grief issues.
Friends of Karen Inc.
(more information)118 Titicus Road
P.O. Box 190
Purdys, NY 10578
(800) 637-2774
(914) 277-4547
Web site: www.friendsofkaren.org
Provides emotional, financial and advocacy support to children with life-threatening illnesses living in the New York Metropolitan area.
Gilda's Club Worldwide
(more information)48 Wall Street
11th Floor
New York, NY 10005
(888) 445-3248 (1-888-GILDA-4-U)
(917) 305-1200
Web site: www.gildasclub.org
Cancer support community where men, women and children with cancer and their families and friends join with others to build social and emotional support as a supplement to medical care in free, nonresidential, home-like setting.
Health and Human Services
(more information)Department of Economic Security
P.O. Box 6123
Site Code-010A
Phoenix, AZ 85005-6123
(602) 542-5678
Web site: www.azdes.gov
The Arizona Department of Economic Security promotes the safety, well-being, and self-sufficiency of children, adults and families.
Health and Human Services
(more information)Attn Director
Department of Human Services
P.O. Box 339
Honolulu, HI 96809-0339
(808) 586-4997
Responsible for the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program, General Assistance (GA) program, food stamps, Medicaid program, Medicaid waivers, Home & Community Based, Vocational Rehabilitation, Adult & Children Protective services, low-income housing and youth services.
Health and Human Services
(more information)Iowa Medical Enterprise (IME)
Department of Human Services
100 Army Post Road
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 725-1121
Medicaid Agency.
Health and Human Services
(more information)Social Services
2401 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699
(800) 662-7030
(919) 733-7831
Web site: www.dhhs.state.nc.us
Dedicated to assisting and providing opportunities for individuals and families in need of basic economic support and services to become self-supporting and self-reliant.
Heavenly Hats Foundation
(more information)1813 Coach Lane
Suamico, WI 54173
(920) 434-2107
Web site: www.heavenlyhats.com
The Heavenly Hats Foundation collects and distributes hats of all kinds to those who lose their hair due to treatment of cancer or other medical conditions. All hats are brand new.
Hope Street Kids
(more information)1600 Duke Street
Suite 500
Alexandria, VA 22314
(800) 227-2732
(703) 836-4412
Web site: www.hopestreetkids.org
The mission of Hope Street Kids is to eliminate childhood cancer through advocacy, education, and pioneering research, and to help support children with cancer and their families during and after treatment.
Kids Cancer Network
(more information)P.O. Box 4545
Santa Barabra, CA 93140
Web site: www.kidscancernetwork.org
A national support outreach to children and families facing childhood cancer. Medical professionals with pediatric oncology patients will find excellent and encouraging resources. Services include: Your Story section, prayers section, "FUNLETTERS" online.
Kids Konnected
(more information)26071 Merit Circle
Suite 103
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(800) 899-2866
(949) 582-5443
Web site: www.kidskonnected.org
Friendship, understanding, education and support for children ages 3-18 who have a parent with cancer or lost a parent to cancer.
Kimo Bear Project
(more information)CA
Web site: www.kimobear.org
To provide every child diagnosed with cancer the Kimo Teddy Bear companion, designed to go through simulated intravenous chemotherapy treatments, along with mirroring the sometimes side effects of the anti-cancer drugs.
Kimo Bear Project
(more information)MN
Web site: www.kimobear.org
To provide every child diagnosed with cancer the Kimo Teddy Bear companion, designed to go through simulated intravenous chemotherapy treatments, along with mirroring the sometimes side effects of the anti-cancer drugs.
Life with Cancer
(more information)Life with Cancer Family Center
8411 Pennell St.
Fairfax, VA 22031
(703) 698-2526
Web site: www.lifewithcancer.org
To enhance the quality of life of those affected by cancer by providing education, information and support.
Locks of Love
(more information)234 Southern Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
(888) 896-1588
(561) 833-7332
Web site: www.locksoflove.org
A nonprofit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children across the U.S. and Canada 18 and under, suffering from medical hair loss.
Make-a-Wish Foundation of America
(more information)3550 N. Central Avenue
Suite 300
Phoenix, AZ 85012-2127
(800) 722-9474 (1-800-722-WISH)
(602) 279-9474
Web site: www.wish.org
Grants the wishes of children between the ages of two-and-a-half and 18 with life threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.
Mental Health America, of Northern CA
(more information)9719 Lincoln Village Drive
Suite 503
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 366-4600
Web site: www.MHASC.org
The Mental Health Association Sacramento Chapter is a volunteer action organization that promotes the wellness and recovery for everyone through advocacy, education and culturally relevant research.
Mental Health Association
(more information)320 N Goodman Street
Rochester, NY 14607
(716) 325-3145
Web site: www.mharochester.org
Provides information, education and advocacy for the community around mental health and illness.
Mental Health Association of East Tennessee
(more information)P.O. Box 32731
Knoxville, TN 37930-2731
(865) 584-9125
Web site: www.mhaet.com
To serve the community by collaborating with other agencies and professionals to promote mental health; to work for the understanding of mental illness through education; to advocate for the strengthening of all mental health services.
Mercy Flight Southeast
(more information)Mercy Flight Southeast
Operations Office
8864 Airport Blvd.
Leesburg, FL 34788
(352) 326-0800
Web site: www.mercyflightse.org
Coordinating free air transportation for children and adults with medical or compelling humanitarian needs.
National Children's Cancer Society
(more information)One South Memorial Drive
Suite 800
St. Louis, MO 63102
(800) 532-6459 (1-800-5-FAMILY)
(314) 241-1600
Web site: www.nationalchildrenscancersociety.org
To improve the quality of life for children with cancer and their families worldwide.
Neuroblastoma Children's Cancer Society
(more information)P.O. Box 957672
Hoffman Estates, IL 60195
(800) 532-5162
Web site: www.neuroblastomacancer.org
An advocate for children who suffer from neuroblastoma and is dedicated to serving as a support center for their families. Primary focus is to raise money for local research in neuroblastoma cancer.
Oregon Hospice Association
(more information)P.O. Box 10796
Portland, OR 97296
(888) 229-2104
(503) 228-2104
Web site: www.oregonhospice.org
A non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring and promoting access to high quality hospice and end of life care to all Oregonians.
Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF)
(more information)700 Thimble Shoals Blvd.
Suite 200
Newport News, VA 23606
(800) 532-5274
(757) 873-6668
Web site: www.patientadvocate.org
Patient liaison representatives work with patients and their caregivers to educate and empower them as well as mediate on their behalf to resolve denial of access to quality care, job retention and financial issues related to diagnosis.
Ronald McDonald House
(more information)RMHC of Denver, Inc.
932 Potomac Cir.
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 861-1754
Web site: ronaldhouse.org
Temporary lodging and support services for families traveling to Denver to receive treatment for their seriously ill or injured child (0-18) being treated at any local hospital. Camps for children with cancer, and grants to the Community.
Ronald McDonald House
(more information)1300 Sports Center Drive
P.O. Box 22414
Lexington, KY 40522
(859) 268-0757
Web site: www.rmhclexington.com
Providing a "home-away-from-home" for families of seriously ill children who are receiving treatment at nearby hospitals.
Ronald McDonald House
(more information)350 Erkenbrecher Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45229
(513) 636-7642
Web site: www.rmhcincinnati.org
A "home-away-from-home" for families and their children who are receiving medical treatment at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.
Ronald McDonald House
(more information)1315 Barbara Jordan Blvd
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 472-9844
Web site: www.rmhc-austin.org
Provides lodging, meals and support services for families with children being cared for in Austin area medical facilities.
Ronald McDonald House
(more information)5641 Southwestern Medical Avenue
Dallas, TX 75235
(214) 631-7354
Web site: www.rmhdallas.com
Providing a "home-away-from-home" for families of seriously ill children who are receiving treatment at nearby hospitals.
Ronald McDonald House
(more information)2330 Monument Avenue
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 355-6517
Web site: www.richmondrmhc.org
Housing for out-of-town families while their child (21 or younger) undergoes medical treatment. Families are referred by area hospitals.
Ronald McDonald House
(more information)1500 17th Street
Huntington, WV 25701
(304) 529-1122
Ronald McDonald House Charities provides a "home-away-from-home" for families with children in area hospitals.
Ronald McDonald House Charities Northern Nevada
(more information)RMHC Northern Nevada
323 Maine Street
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 322-4663
Web site: www.thehousethatlovebuilt.org
The Reno Ronald McDonald House which is a home for families of ill or injured children, providing encoragement during periods of hospitalization and treatment at local are hospitals. Travel for treatment program for traval assistance based on financial need for local families seeking assistance outside of local area.
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama
(more information)1700 4th Avenue S
Birmingham, AL 35233
(205) 212-7255
Web site: www.rmhca.org
Providing a "home-away-from-home" for families of seriously ill children who are receiving treatment at nearby hospitals.
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Augusta
(more information)P.O. Box 14189
Augusta, GA 30919
(706) 724-5901
Web site: rmhcaugusta.com
A locally owned and operated nonprofit organization that provides, through the Ronald McDonald House, temporary, affordable lodging to the out of town families of seriously ill or injured children being treated in medical facilities in Augusta.
Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Dakota
(more information)825 South Lake Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 336-6398
Supports programs that directly improve the health and well being of children.
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Florida, Inc.
(more information)16100 Roserush Court
Fort Myers, FL 33908-3634
(239) 437-0202
Web site: www.ronaldmchouse.com
Providing a "home-away-from-home" for families of seriously ill children who are receiving treatment at nearby hospitals.
Ronald McDonald House Charities of greater Las Vegas
(more information)RMHC of Greater Las Vegas INC
2323 Potosi St.
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(888) 248-1561
(702) 252-4663
Web site: www.rmhlv.com
To provide a "home-away-from-home" to families with children in hospitals receiving medical treatment. Families cannot live in Las Vegas or be homeless.
Ronald McDonald House of Chapel Hill
(more information)101 Old Mason Farm Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
(919) 913-2040
Web site: www.chapelhillrmh.net
A "home-away-from-home" for families of seriously ill or injured children undergoing treatment at UNC Hospitals. For pediatric patients and their families only.
Sickle Cell Center
(more information)Medical College of Georgia
1521 Pope Avenue
Augusta, GA 30912
(706) 721-2171
The Sickle Cell Center incorporates work from medicine, pediatrics, neurology, molecular biology and other speacialties for a multidisciplinary approach to research, patient care, and education.
State Children's Health Insurance Program
(more information)Web site: www.cms.hhs.gov/schip/
Partnership between the federal government and the states designed to provide health insurance coverage for low-income children under age 19 who are not eligible for Medicaid. Contact your local Department of Health and Human Services for information.
State Medical Assistance
(more information)Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System
801 E. Jefferson
Phoenix, AZ 85034-2217
(602) 417-4680
Web site: www.ahcccs.state.az.us
State Medicaid Agency. The agency provides medical overview to Medicaid recipients in Arizona.
Sunshine Foundation
(more information)1041 Mill Creek Drive
Feasterville, PA 19053
(215) 396-4770
Web site: www.sunshinefoundation.org
The Sunshine Foundation's sole purpose is to answer the dreams of seriously ill, physically challenged and abused children age 3 to 18, whose families cannot fulfill their requests due to the financial strain that the child's illness may cause.
SuperSibs!
(more information)5005 Newport Drive
Suite 502
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(866) 444-7427
(847) 705-7427
Web site: www.supersibs.org
SuperSibs is a national non-profit whose mission is to ensure that the brothers and sisters of children with cancer are honored, supported and recognized.
The Children's Cancer Association
(more information)433 NW 4th Avenue
Suite 100
Portland, OR 97209-3876
(503) 244-3141
Web site: www.joyrx.org
CCA is a source for creating child-centered programs as well as information, advocacy and support for children with cancer and life-threatening illnesses, their families in crisis and the medical professionals who care for them.
The Children's Leukemia Research Association, Inc.
(more information)585 Stewart Avenue
Suite 18
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 222-1944
Web site: www.childrensleukemia.org
Provides limited financial aid to leukemia patients and their families, and research grants.
The Children's Cause, Inc.
(more information)1010 Wayne Avenue
Suite 770
Silver Springs, MD 20910
(301) 562-2765
Web site: www.childrenscause.org
The Children's Cause is dedicated to ensuring that patient, survivor, and family perspectives are offered in national activities, forums, legislation and debates that have implications on the care and treatment of children and adolescents with cancer.
The Dougy Center
(more information)P O Box 86852
Portland, OR 97286
(503) 775-5683
Web site: www.dougy.org
The Dougy Center provides loving support in a safe place where children, teens, young adults, and their families who are grieving a death can share their experience as they move through the healing process. Training nationally & internationally on grief issues.
The Union of Pan Asian Communities
(more information)1031 25th Street
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 232-6454
Web site: www.upacsd.com
UPAC's mission is to meet the social, psychological, physical and economic needs of San Diego's population and has been the primary provider of human care services to the area's Asian and Pacific Islander communities.
The Wellness Community
(more information)360 E. Palm Lane
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 712-1006
Web site: www.twccaz.org
The mission of the Wellness Community is to help people with cancer and their loved ones, enhance their health and well being by providing a free professional program of emotional support, education, and hope.
The Wellness Community
(more information)South Bay Cities
109 W. Torrance Blvd., Suite 100
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(310) 376-3550
Web site: www.wellnessandcancer.org
The mission of The Wellness Community is to help people with cancer and their families enhance their health and well being by providing free professional programs of hope, education and emotional support.
The Wellness Community - Central Indiana, Inc.
(more information)Paulsen Family Center fo Cancer Support
5150 W 71st Street
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 257-1505
Web site: www.twc-indy.org
The Wellness Community - Central Indiana is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization whose mission is to help people affected by cancer enhance their health and well-being through participation in a professional program of emotional support, education, and hope.
The Wellness Community of Philadelphia
(more information)The Suzanne Morgan Center at Ridgeland
Chamounix Drive, West Fairmound Park
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(888) 819-3553
(215) 879-7733
Web site: www.twcp.org
To help people with cancer and their loved ones enhance health and well-being by providing a professional program of psychological and emotional support, education and hope.
Wigs for Kids
(more information)Executive Club Building
21330 Center Ridge Road, Suite 26
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 333-4433
Web site: www.wigsforkids.org
"For nearly 30 years", Wigs fo Kids has provided complimentary hair replacement systems to eligible children and youg adults experiencing hair loss due to medical issues such as chemotherapy, burns, accidents and alopecia. Wigs for Kids also accepts ponytail donations. Please visit website for requirements and information.
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