Children and Teens Programs
It can be tough when someone in your family has cancer. Everyone is affected, but kids may be taking it the hardest. They may have thoughts like...
“Nothing is the same anymore.”
“I’m so mad, I could just . . ”
“It’s all my fault.”
The people, programs, and services at Life with Cancer can help kids learn about cancer, meet other kids who have a loved one with cancer, and talk about the wide range of emotions and changes that cancer brings to their lives.
Who We Are: A Professional Staff
Life with Cancer is staffed by a group of highly experienced and caring professionals, including social workers, nurses, art counselors, and volunteers, who provide the help and support children and parents need.
What We Do: Partnering with Parents
Life with Cancer partners with parents to provide a healthy, safe environment where children can ask questions, learn coping skills, and talk about their fears and frustrations. Through group discussions, games, and art activities children can learn to express themselves and feel more confident. At the same time, Life with Cancer offers parents the support and information they need to best help their children.
Why It's Important: Finding Help in Difficult Times
A cancer diagnosis is never easy. It can be overwhelming for parents and relatives, and it can be even more difficult for a child. No matter who in the family has cancer, children need to know they are not alone during this tough time. They need information and support as they learn about cancer and discuss the wide range of emotions and changes that cancer brings to their lives.
How to Get Started: Costs, Registration, Appointments
All programs and services are free of charge, thanks to generous contributions by individuals, foundations, and corporate donors.
Contact Children's Program Manager Jenny Eckert (MSW) at 703-208-5623 for more information, to register your child for a group, or to make an appointment for counseling or consultation.
