| Parent Support Group A weekly support group facilitated by a social
worker and a "veteran" parent to provide a mechanism for sharing between parents
of children in treatment
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SUN (Siblings Unique) A sibling day to provide support for the brothers
and sisters of patients diagnosed with cancer.
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| School re-entry program Homebound instruction arranged for students who need
to continue education at home during intense treatment. Team members meet with
school personnel and classmates to assist in the re-entry to school following diagnosis.
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Open Arms A support group for bereaved parents of childhood
cancer patients. Meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7pm in the Women's Health
Center, Cherry Drive, Hershey
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| Ronald McDonald House of Hershey A home away from home for families of patients
treated at the Penn State Children's Hospital.
717-533-4001 for Reservations
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For more information
about social work services available for children with cancer, contact social services at
717-531-8306 |
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National
Organizations Dedicated to Children with Cancer
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| Candlelighters A national support network that distributes parent
and children's newsletters 1-800-366-2223 or www.candlelighters.org
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Make-A-Wish Foundation
“The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants
wishes to children with
life-threatening medical conditions
to enrich the human experience with
hope, strength and joy.”
Please call 1-800-440-9474 or
www.wishgreaterpa.org .
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| "Look Good, Feel Better" A program that provides cosmetologists who help
teens look their best
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