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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?