In the Spring of 2022 our  Children’s Cancer Support Center opened it’s doors  to address this problem directly by providing special programming that offers cancer support groups, bereavement support groups, educational workshops, health and wellness support, resources and referrals as well as social activities for families. It’s the city’s first cancer support center exclusively for children. 

Our programs are designed to empower parents by providing them with the tools necessary to improve their social connections, give them sense of control and provide a holistic approach to help them navigate their child’s cancer diagnosis. We believe that this will improve the lives and the health and wellness of both the body and mind. 

We know that it takes a community to overcome the challenges that come with a childhood cancer diagnosis. For families that are feeling alone or isolated due to their child’s diagnosis, we believe that  they will  find the support they need when they come to the Children’s Cancer Support Center. 

The Children’s Cancer Support Center provides resources and support for families that have a child diagnosed with cancer by taking a holistic approach to help in all areas including mental and social factors affecting the entire family. 

Programs offered at the center include the following:

• Mental Health Support Services - support and networking groups for cancer families and bereaved cancer families
• Resources & Referrals - connecting members to other services in the community
• Health and wellness programs- through strategic partnerships with the community
• Educational Workshops - presentations by experts in their field
• Social Activities - fun social events for children and their families
• Financial Assiatnce-Financial assistance may be available for families who have a child undergoing active treatment.

Calendar of events can be viewed here.

To qualify, families must have a child who has been diagnosed with cancer and is currently receiving treatment in San Antonio.

Application can be found here.

Services are provided for FREE and at no cost to families of children diagnosed with cancer.