Childhood Cancer Resources

Caitlin Mulligan, LSWSusan Pultman, LSW, M.Ed

The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Introduction

Who We AreCHOP and Alex’s Lemonade Stand

Importance of partnershipsSocial Workers as a Guide/Resource

What are Resources?Financial

Emotional/supportTransportation

Other

What are Resources cont’d

Availability and QualifyingNational vs. Local

How to ask for Help

FinancialSSI and MedicaidNational Resources

NCCSACSLLSAlex’s Lemonade Stand

Local/Regional Assistance

TransportationGas cards, public transit tokens, emergency

transitFlightsReimbursementMedicaid Transport

Emotional SupportOne-on-one connections and supportOnline forumsSupport groupsCounseling/psychotherapy in the hospital and

in the communitySibling support

Other resources…Wigs/HeadcoveringsWishesCampsCommunications“Fun stuff”Scholarships

Adolescents and Young AdultsStupidcancer.org

A wealth of information, podcasts, meet-upsTheSAMFund.org

Webinars AND financial assistanceFirst Descents, Camp Koru, Mak-A-DreamCameron Siemers Foundation for HopeCancerandcareers.org

Questions?