Childhood Cancer Resources

Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation is a national organization whose mission is to eliminate pediatric cancer and to provide hope and support to those who are touched by it.

Beyond the Cure is a website from the National Children's Cancer Society created for survivors of childhood cancer.

CancerCare for Kids is a CancerCare program focusing on the particular needs of children and parents.

American Childhood Cancer Organization is an organization designed to educate and support children with cancer and their families. Visit their support community on Inspire.com.

Children Clinical Studies from the National Institutes of Health helps parents and their children understand clinical research.

Children's Brain Tumor Foundation provides information and resources to assist in accessing expert care to ensure quality of life for children with brain tumors or spinal cord tumors.

Children's Hospice International provides a network of support and care for children with life-threatening conditions and their families.

Children's Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundation provides a forum for families of children with this cancer type to connect with each other and offers educational resources.

CureSearch for Children's Cancer funds and supports children's cancer research and provides information and resources to anyone affected by children's cancer.

Make-A-Wish Foundation grants wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions.

Miracle Flights for Kids has fulfilled its mission of helping families overcome financial obstacles by flying their seriously ill children to receive proper medical care and to get second opinions.

Neuroblastoma Children's Cancer Society's primary focus is to raise money to assist in the research of this cancer until a cure can be found.

Outlook: Life Beyond Childhood Cancer focuses on the needs of survivors of childhood cancer and their families.

 Starlight Children's Foundation offers programs that educate, entertain, and empower children and teenagers.

The Childhood Brain Tumor Foundation was founded by families, friends, and physicians of children with brain tumors. The Foundation raises funds for scientific research and public awareness to improve quality of life for those who are affected.

The Children's Cause for Cancer Advocacy's mission is to ensure that new, safer, and more effective therapies are rapidly developed for childhood cancers and to improve the quality of life for survivors.

The Children's Inn at NIH is a residential place for children and their families to stay while receiving medical treatment at the National Institutes of Health.

Where There's a Need, Inc. provides support and encouragement for women and children with cancer by designing and creating unique head garments to address many appearance-related concerns.

Young People With Cancer: A Handbook for Parents from the National Cancer Institute provides information on all stages of a child's illness. It tells you what to expect and suggests ways to prepare for different situations.

Information for School Professionals

Children in classrooms across the country are likely dealing with cancer right now, whether with a grandparent, parent, or teacher. LIVESTRONG at School, free online lessons, teach about cancer in a way that is age-appropriate, hopeful, inspiring and empowering. Lessons include national standards, clear learning objectives, engaging videos, extension activities, a check for understanding and ways that students can get involved in the fight against cancer.