CancerCare for Kids®
Practical Programs and Seasonal Events
Practical Programs and Seasonal Events
CancerCare for Kids hosts programs and events throughout the year to help families affected by cancer. Our programs and events are facilitated by professional oncology social workers who specialize in working with children, adolescents and families.
Back-to-School Program
This program provides brand new backpacks and school supplies to children and teens affected by cancer (pre-K through 12th grade). To be eligible for this program, you must reside in New York, New Jersey or Connecticut. This program is for children/teens diagnosed with cancer, children/teens with a loved one diagnosed with cancer and children/teens who have lost a loved one to cancer. If you have participated in this program before, preference will go to families who are participating for the first time.
Winter Warmth Program
This program provides warm winter accessories to children and teens affected by cancer. To be eligible for this program, you must reside in New York, New Jersey or Connecticut. This program is for children/teens diagnosed with cancer, children/teens with a loved one diagnosed with cancer and children/teens who have lost a loved one to cancer. If you have participated in this program before, preference will go to families who are participating for the first time.
Kids Holiday Gift Card Program
This program provides holiday gift cards to children and teens affected by cancer. To be eligible for this program, you must reside in New York, New Jersey or Connecticut. This program is for children/teens diagnosed with cancer, children/teens with a loved one diagnosed with cancer and children/teens who have lost a loved one to cancer. If you have participated in this program before, preference will go to families who are participating for the first time.
Learn More
To learn more about CancerCare for Kids Practical Programs and Seasonal Events, please call our Hopeline at 800-813-4673.

Back-to-School Program recipients

Sarah Paul, LCSW, gathers supplies for our Winter Warmth Program

Participants at our Healing Hearts Family Bereavement Camp