Family Support
Resources for Patients and Families
Learning that your child has cancer or a blood disorder may seem like overwhelming news to take in. Someone who has never experienced it before may have little knowledge about childhood cancer or blood disorders.
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Social Workers. Our social workers can be a primary source of help. They can provide a good orientation to the clinic, are aware of special problems facing young patients and their families, provide information on how to get help from outside community agencies, and address many other nonmedical issues. Visit our social work office in the outpatient clinic to identify resources that can be of great help to you.
Art Therapist. The Faris Foundation Art Therapist uses art to support the social, emotional, psychological, physical, and developmental needs of children and their families from diagnosis through treatment. In art therapy sessions a variety of materials may be used including painting, drawing, clay, sculpture, mixed media and digital media to help children and their families process their medical experiences. Learn more
Arts and Activities. Our Psychosocial Programs provide a number of activities for patients to participate in:
Tips from other parents. Our families have put together a list of tips that you may find helpful: Advice from parents of children with cancer and blood disorders
Develop a strong support network. Parents say that as time passes, dealing with the cancer or blood disorder diagnosis becomes easier. Some parents believe this because they understand it better and because friends and family are lending their support. Talking to other families who have been dealing with a similar disease can also be a positive step. A strong support network for children and parents facing cancer and blood disorders spans the country, with local and national parents groups, support groups for children and their siblings, organizations that deal with education, and other branches.
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