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Friends of Karen

📍 NY, NJ, CT
parents counseling emergency-funds peer-support sibling-support

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Friends of Karen provides comprehensive support for families caring for children with life-threatening illnesses in the New York Tri-State area. They offer direct financial assistance to help with medical expenses, daily living costs, and basic needs like groceries through their Feed-A-Family program. The organization provides emotional support through counseling services, peer connections, and sibling support programs to help the whole family cope during treatment.

Since 1978, they've helped over 18,000 children and their families navigate the challenges of serious illness. They also offer practical help like advocacy services to navigate healthcare systems, holiday support through their Adopt-A-Family program, and special programs for siblings who often get overlooked during a child's illness.

Additional Information

Services Offered:

  • Financial assistance
  • emotional support
  • counseling
  • peer support
  • sibling support
  • advocacy services
  • grocery assistance
  • holiday support
  • volunteer programs

Languages Supported:

English

Application Required:

Yes, application or registration may be required

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