Local Resources
Camp Boggy Creek
The retreat area is located north of Orlando, FL. The organization has year-round free camps and retreats designated for specific diagnosis (Cancer, arthritis, sickle cell, epilepsy, heart disease). Serves ages 7-17 years old.
Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope
The non-profit organization provides financial aid to patients and families. Cancer alliance also provides a customized care basket for new cancer patients. The organization’s newest program Companion 4 Life aids with pet food, pet supplies, cat and dog care baskets, and veterinarian expenses. Applications for the various programs are on the website.
Caridad Center
The organization provides services (medical clinic, eye clinic, dental clinic) to uninsured children and adults who reside in palm Beach County and live at or below 200% federal poverty level.
Proof of income, a photo ID, proof that you live in Palm Beach County, and a birth certificate for children 18 years and younger is required. New patients must complete the eligibility process before scheduling an appointment with a clinic.
Chasin A Dream Foundation
The non-profit organization provides assistance for children residing in St. Lucie County, Martin County and Palm Beach County. Chasin A Dream Foundation’s customized Hospital Backpack Program provides toys, blanket, stuffed animal, oils & diffuser, and an iPad for newly diagnosed children battling life-threatening illnesses or disabilities. Financial assistance is provided through the Critical Need Program.
The organization also assists with funeral expenses and/or grief counseling through the Forever Faith program. Applications for the various programs are on the website.
David Posnick JCC - Sunshine Day Camp
Sunrise Association's mission is to bring the simple pleasures of childhood back to children struggling with cancer, changing times of loneliness and isolation into sunshine, laughter and happiness. And , it does all this while allowing the children to continue their medical treatment and enjoy the comfort and safety of their own homes or hospital through the Sunrise on Wheels and Sunrise Day Camp-Fort Lauderdale programs.
Donate Life Florida
Donate Life Florida is a non-profit 501(C)3 charitable organization. Established in 1997 as Florida Coalition on Donation, Inc., Donate Life Florida is dedicated to motivating Floridians to designate themselves as organ, tissue and eye donors, so lives are saved and enhanced through donation and transplantation.
Epilepsy Alliance Florida
Epilepsy Alliance Florida is dedicated to supporting those impacted by epilepsy by confronting the spectrum of challenges created by seizures.
Gilda’s Club Children and Family Programs
Programs designed especially for kids and teens living with cancer themselves or who have cancer in the family.
JAFCO
JAFCO’s mission is to provide care, safety and support to children and their families within the Jewish community and beyond who are impacted by abuse, neglect, trauma, or developmental disabilities…giving every child a place to belong.
Jessica June Children’s Cancer Foundation
The non-profit organization provides financial assistance to children with cancer under 18 years old residing in Florida. The online application must be submitted by social worker.
Kids Cancer Foundation
The non-profit organization provides physical, emotional and financial assistance, educational support, and enrichment programs for kids. The foundation also has an oncology patient navigator program for families and counseling.
Gift card assistance is provided for food, clothing and transportation.
Live Like Bella
The non-profit organization provides financial assistance for pediatric patients under the age of 21 of in active treatment for cancer. Live Like Bella also offers funeral expense assistance.
The application is on the website and must be submitted by a social worker.
Oliver Patch Project
The Oliver Patch Project (OPP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation that empowers children and teens to find their inner warriors, as they endure life changing milestone events, by providing a bit of sunshine throughout their journey.
OPP’s mission is to create a free, fun, engaging platform where children, teens and their families can connect through a series of unique patches created by artists and designers just for them.
Pediatric Oncology Support Team
The Pediatric Oncology Support Team (POST) helps local children and their families (in 6 South Florida counties) courageously fight cancer by giving them compassionate emotional and financial support.
We partner with families to provide support, teach new skills, offer new perspectives, and help to reinforce their natural resiliency.
Ronald McDonald House
To stay at the Ronald McDonald house, you must have a child receiving care at any south Florida pediatric hospitals and live over 20 miles away from the hospital.
To apply a case/manager, social worker, or doctor’s referral is required.
Sophia’s Hope
The organization is based in Miami, FL and provides patient and family programs to children with cancer. Free camps, horse camps, and other activities.
Mia's Miracles
The non-profit organization is based in Tequesta, FL and provides both financial and emotional support to families navigating a child’s serious medical diagnosis.
If your child is receiving care at one of their partner hospitals and you would you like to apply for assistance, please ask your hospital social worker to contact them.
Blood Cancer United
The non-profit's mission is to cure blood cancer and improve the quality of life of all patients and their families. Blood Cancer United helps patients and caregivers navigate their blood cancer treatment and ensure they have access to quality, affordable and coordinated care.
The organization provides personalized consultations, education, support, financial assistance, and so much more, all at no-cost.