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Resources for Children

Holt Brothers Foundation – KidsCAN!

The Holt Brothers Foundation offers education, emotional support, and peer connection through monthly group meetings for children ages 6–16 who have a parent with cancer. Scholarships are available for the KidsCAN! program, which runs at Cone Health Cancer Center at Alamance Regional, Duke Cancer Institute, and UNC REX Cancer Center.

Kesem

Kesem supports children through and beyond a parent’s cancer diagnosis. Their flagship program, Camp Kesem, is a free week-long summer camp for children ages 6 to 18. The organization offers year-round programming and emotional support.

Follow the link, or call (253) 736-3821.

NanKind (formerly Nanny Angel Network)

NanKind supports children whose parents have been diagnosed with cancer. Their programs promote healthy coping skills and provide meals, childcare support, and more.

United Breast Cancer Foundation (UBCF) – Child Sponsorship Program

UBCF offers grants to families affected by breast cancer who have children age 18 or younger. Support includes healthy food, medical treatment assistance, counseling, school supplies, and holiday gifts.