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Childhood Cancer Resources

Childhood Cancer Resources. Caitlin Mulligan, LSW Susan Pultman , LSW, M.Ed The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Introduction. Who We Are CHOP and Alex’s Lemonade Stand Importance of partnerships Social Workers as a Guide/Resource. What are Resources?. Financial Emotional/support

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Childhood Cancer Resources

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  1. Childhood Cancer Resources Caitlin Mulligan, LSW Susan Pultman, LSW, M.Ed The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

  2. Introduction • Who We Are • CHOP and Alex’s Lemonade Stand • Importance of partnerships • Social Workers as a Guide/Resource

  3. What are Resources? • Financial • Emotional/support • Transportation • Other

  4. What are Resources cont’d • Availability and Qualifying • National vs. Local • How to ask for Help

  5. Financial • SSI and Medicaid • National Resources • NCCS • ACS • LLS • Alex’s Lemonade Stand • Local/Regional Assistance

  6. Transportation • Gas cards, public transit tokens, emergency transit • Flights • Reimbursement • Medicaid Transport

  7. Emotional Support • One-on-one connections and support • Online forums • Support groups • Counseling/psychotherapy in the hospital and in the community • Sibling support

  8. Other resources… • Wigs/Headcoverings • Wishes • Camps • Communications • “Fun stuff” • Scholarships

  9. Adolescents and Young Adults • Stupidcancer.org • A wealth of information, podcasts, meet-ups • TheSAMFund.org • Webinars AND financial assistance • First Descents, Camp Koru, Mak-A-Dream • Cameron Siemers Foundation for Hope • Cancerandcareers.org

  10. Questions?

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