Resources providing sibling support
American Cancer Society
www.cancer.org
Association of Pediatric Oncology Social Workers
www.aposw.org
Association of Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurses
www.aphon.org
American Psychological Oncology Society
www.apos-society.org
1-866-APOS-4-HELP (1-866-276-7443)
The American Psychosocial Oncology Society (APOS) has a toll-free Helpline for people with cancer and their caregivers to obtain a local referral for counseling and other support services to manage cancer-related distress.
Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation
www.bearnecessities.org
Cancer Camps
www.coca-intl.org
Many camps for children with cancer also offer “sibling sessions”. Inquire about those offered in your area. Encourage your local “cancer camps” to offer sibling sessions. Check out www.coca-intl.org to find camps with sibling programs in your area.
CancerCare
www.cancercare.org
Online support group bulletin boards. Monitored and mediated by CancerCare professionals.
Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation
www.candlelighters.org
Child Life Council
www.childlife.org
Children’s Cancer Association
www.childrenscancerassociation.org
Support, information and advocacy for children and families facing pediatric cancer.
CureSearch / National Childhood Cancer Foundation / COG
www.curesearch.org
Gilda’s Club / Noogieland
www.gildasclub.org
1-888-GILDA-4-U
A special place for siblings and children of children of all ages.
Lance Armstrong Foundation
www.livestrong.org
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
www.leukemia-lymphoma.org
National Cancer Institute
www.cancer.gov
National Marrow Donor Program
www.marrow.org
People Against Childhood Cancer (PAC2)
http://curechildhoodcancer.ning.com
Rainbows
www.rainbows.org
Support for siblings experiencing grief and loss.
Ronald McDonald Children’s Charities
www.rmhc.org
