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Support for Families Facing Pediatric Cancer in CT & NY
Navigating a pediatric cancer diagnosis is overwhelming.
Emotionally, physically and financially.
To help ease that burden, we’ve gathered a list of trusted organizations and programs offering financial assistance, housing support, transportation help, and other essential services for families in Connecticut and New York. Whether you’re just beginning this journey or need help finding your next step, these resources are here for you.
Medicare Savings program
If you apply for or already get Medicare, this program may help with the costs of your Medicare coverage.
Social Security Disability
You may be able to apply for disability benefits through Social Security if you
meet eligibility requirements.
Supplemental Security Income
If you haven’t worked in a while or your income has been low, Supplemental
Security Income may be an option for getting benefits.
Family reach
Family Reach is dedicated to helping with the financial barriers standing
between a cancer patient and their care.
Support Near Me
People living with cancer can find local resources. These resources may help with the daily challenges of living with cancer, such as housing, food, transportation, and more.
American Cancer Society
Support programs and services to help people living with cancer, including finding transportation and lodging, education, and a 24/7 cancer helpline (1-800-227-2345).
The Circle of Care
Provides financial assistance to families of patients up to age 26, living in or being treated at a hospital in Connecticut. To discuss your situation with their team, email programs@thecircleofcare.org.
Friends of Karen
Provides financial assistance within Fairfield, Middlesex, and New Haven counties, for patients up to age 22. Every child with a life-threatening illness, and his or her family, will have all that they need to keep them stable, functioning, and able to cope.
Tommy Fund
Offers direct payment of mortgage/rental assistance for patients and their families undergoing cancer treatment at the Tommy Fund Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Center, Smilow Cancer Hospital Yale New Haven, and its affiliates.
Umbrella Club
We strive to find families and children in need who have been passed over by other more traditional organizations. We know what a contribution can mean in changing the lives of others.
Ronald Mc Donald House of CT
We offer families of sick or injured children a place to call home while their child is being treated at local medical facilities. Families must be referred by their social worker or another medical professional.
Ronald Mc Donald House of NY
We offer families of sick or injured children a place to call home while their child is being treated at local medical facilities. Families must be referred by their social worker or another medical professional.
Cancer Commons
We refer patients to a myriad of services to help them navigate the cancer maze and act on the information and recommendations we give them.
ChadTough Foundation’s “My DIPG Navigator”
Get 1-on-1 help from a nurse who will answer all questions on diagnosis, treatment options and will connect you with proper resources that will support
you through your DIPG/ DMG Journey.
Hole in the Wall Gang
Founded in 1988 by Paul Newman to give children with serious illnesses the chance to “raise a little hell.” Through a variety of year-round programs offered onsite, in hospitals and clinics, and in camper homes and communities.