Cancer Support Services

Agency: Childhood Cancer Careline

PO Box 1138
Bothell, WA, 98041
Phone: (425) 870 - 5622
Hours: M-F, 9am-5pm.
Email: info@childhoodcancercare.org

Service Description

Childhood Cancer Careline (CCCL) advocates for families of children with cancer being treated in the Western Washington area. Assists with essential needs such as clothing, food cards, gas cards to provide transportation to the hospital, etc. Holds a family event once a year called Western Days. Provides emergency housing assistance which may include rental assistance, utility assistance, etc. Maintains an Adopt-A-Family/Holiday Program to relieve emotional and financial stress during the holidays. Forms for holidays can be found on website. Distributes educational assistance for children in treatment, including an advocacy program that may provide a laptop computer to the child.

Helps families make car repairs to ensure the child gets to the hospital. Is the only agency in Western Washington to assist with funeral and memorial arrangements and can negotiate rates with the funeral home as needed. Assists with funeral costs as funds allow. No cash is given to the families, as this may jeopardize their eligibility for state programs. Offers material, such as diapers, books for siblings to help them understand the situation and other educational materials on types of cancers the child may have. Advocates frequently for the family, such as an appearance at a school, family court, employers administration, advocate to landlords, etc.

Some program materials are available in Spanish.

Features

Days of the Week: Friday; Monday; Thursday; Tuesday; Wednesday
Disabilities and Health Conditions: Cancer
Languages other than English: Multi-lingual materials; Spanish

Eligibility

- Families with children, birth through 21, in treatment for cancer in Western Washington. - Low-income or no-income families who have transferred into this area for treatment.

Application Instructions

Call. Message line is available and calls will be returned within 24 hours. Applicant will be screened over the phone for eligibility. If eligible, applicant will complete an application to be signed by a social worker at the child's hospital. CCCL will then arrange a place to meet with the family, either at the family's home or a neutral location.

Fees

None.

Business Hours

M-F, 8am-3pm.

Area Served

Western Washington.

Websites

http://www.childhoodcancercare.org

Last Update

1/7/2013