Community
PALS
For a child recovering from cancer, returning to school after treatment is one of the integral steps to re-establishing normalcy. Yet, this can be a daunting experience. To support this transition, CCF has established the Place for Academic Learning and Support (PALS), which provides a safe, trauma-informed space that nurtures each child’s learning, confidence, and reintegration into mainstream education. More than just a place of learning, PALS offers a sense of normalcy, helping students regain confidence and stability in their educational journey. At PALS, we provide developmentally appropriate education from preschool through secondary levels, ensuring that every child receives the right support at each stage of learning and recovery.
Community Social Work Team
Established in 2009, CCF’s Community Social Work Team (CSWT) supports children and youths surviving cancer and their families with post-treatment needs. Offering Casework, Counselling, Therapeutic Play, Financial Assistance, and other programs, CSWT provides continuous care, promoting holistic development and improving the quality of life.
Specialist Clinic
The Specialist Clinic provides children with cancer, their families, and youth survivors opportunities to express and manage emotions through therapies such as Art, Play, Music, and Animal-Assisted Therapy. These programs help participants process feelings, cope with challenges, and foster emotional well-being during and after their cancer journey.
Services for Impacted Children
When a child falls ill, siblings may feel neglected and show emotional or behavioral responses. Similarly, when an adult is diagnosed with cancer, children in the family are affected. CCF supports them through home-based psycho-education, counselling, and therapeutic play, helping children cope and maintain emotional well-being.