Patient and Family Resources for Brain Tumors in Children
When your child has a brain or spinal cord tumor, it can affect every area of your family’s life. At Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, we offer a range of support services to help your family navigate your child’s treatment journey as smoothly as possible.
Whether it’s finding financial assistance, working with your child’s school, or locating and identifying concrete resources, we support your family however we can. Our compassionate, experienced specialists provide comprehensive cancer support and patient resources.
Patient and Family Resources for Brain Tumors in Children
At Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, we offer an array of support services, including:
- Child Life Program
- Clinical Social Work Program
- Financial assistance resources
- HOPE Behavioral Health, Neuropsychology and Education Service
- LIFE Cancer Survivorship and Transition Service
- School Transition and Re-entry Service
- Support programs
Child Life Program
Cancer treatment can be overwhelming for children. Child Life specialists help explain procedures to your child, provide coping strategies or offer activities as distraction during stressful procedures. These age-appropriate activities help support your child’s social and emotional needs during what can be an overwhelming time. Find out more about our Child Life Program.
Clinical Social Work Program
Clinical social workers have specialized training to provide psychosocial support and help you find practical resources. Connect with our Social Work Program.
Financial assistance resources
We believe every child deserves access to world-class care. If you need financial assistance during your child’s treatment, our clinical social workers can connect your family with the appropriate resources. Read more about CHLA’s billing and insurance policies.
HOPE Behavioral Health, Neuropsychology and Education Service
Whether your child needs behavioral health support or assistance advocating for school-based accommodations such as an individualized education plan (IEP) or 504 plan, our specialists can help. Discover more about the HOPE Behavioral Health, Neuropsychology and Education Service.
LIFE Cancer Survivorship and Transition Service
A childhood cancer diagnosis can sometimes lead to health problems that last through adolescence and adulthood. Our specialists provide comprehensive clinical care and support for survivors of childhood cancer. Learn more about the LIFE Cancer Survivorship and Transition Service.
School Transition and Re-entry Service
Many children with brain tumors have trouble attending school and keeping up with schoolwork. Our education specialists help your child succeed in school during and after cancer treatment. We work with you to create a plan for returning to school and help you access school-based accommodations to support your child’s learning needs.
Support programs
Connecting with other families going through cancer treatment can be valuable for your family and child. Often, connecting with others who are going through similar challenges can help you and your child cope. Our social workers can help your family find the appropriate support program for you or your child.
Treatment for Brain Tumors in Children
If your child is undergoing brain or spinal cord tumor treatment, our team can connect your family with the resources you need. Speak with a member of our team by calling 323-361-6600.
