Financial Aid Resources
Support for Pediatric Cancer Patients & Their Families
Battling cancer often comes at a high cost. Emotionally, physically, and financially, it all can feel like too much. Even when insurance covers the cost of treatment, the cost of missed work, travel, and comfort items can add up quickly. Half of all families with a child in cancer treatment will experience severe financial hardship.
Many organizations offer financial aid for families facing a pediatric cancer diagnosis. These local and national resources offer help for a variety of items.
ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation
ASK offers financial aid for families across Virginia for non-medical items. This can include food, travel, or housing.
You can find a link to their form here.
Special Love, Inc.
Special Love offers emergency financial assistance for families in West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, or DC. Your application will need to be sent through your social worker. Learn more about what assistance Special Love can offer.
Cancer Care
Cancer Care provides financial assistance. They also offer copayment resources and a full directory of more organizations that can provide assistance.
CJ's Thumbs Up Foundation
If you’ve spent time around the children’s hospital, CJ’s Thumbs Up Foundation is likely a familiar presence. In addition to providing meal support for our families, they will also pay a bill (up to $500) for families in treatment who need help.
In-Treatment Support Form | Live Like Bella
Live Like Bella is a national organization, and they offer help with everything while families are undergoing treatment for pediatric cancer.
National Children's Cancer Society
The National Children’s Cancer Society offers help with transportation and emergencies.
Pinky Swear Foundation
The Pinky Swear Foundation is a national organization that offers financial support for everyday things like housing and food. That way families can focus on their child throughout treatment.
B+ | Fighting Childhood Cancer
Thousands of families have been helped by the B+ Family Assistance Program. If you’re interested in getting help, talk to your social worker about completing the form.