Organization:     Candlelighters® Childhood Cancer Foundation (CCCF)
Address:     Post Office Box 498
Kensington, MD 20895
Telephone:     301-962-3520
1-800-366-2223 (1-800-366-CCCF)
E-mail:     staff@candlelighters.org
Web site:     http://www.candlelighters.org
 
The Candlelighters® Childhood Cancer Foundation (CCCF) is a nonprofit organization that provides information, peer support, and advocacy through publications, an information clearinghouse, and a network of local support groups. CCCF maintains a list of organizations to which eligible families may apply for financial assistance.

Organization:     Children's Brain Tumor Foundation (CBTF)
Address:     Suite 1004
274 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10016
Telephone:     212-448-9494
1-866-228-4673 (1-866-228-HOPE)
E-mail:     info@cbtf.org
Web site:     http://www.cbtf.org
 
The Children's Brain Tumor Foundation (CBTF) is a nonprofit organization that funds research and provides support, education, and advocacy for children with brain and spinal cord tumors and their families. It also provides educational materials (including a Spanish-language publication) and cosponsors conferences and seminars for families, survivors, and health care professionals that offer the latest information about research, treatments, and strategies for living. Through CBTF’s Parent-to-Parent Network, families share their experiences with others in similar situations.

Organization:     Children's Hospice International® (CHI)
Address:     Suite 360
1101 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Telephone:     703-684-0330
1-800-242-4453 (1-800-2-4-CHILD)
E-mail:     info@chionline.org
Web site:     http://www.chionline.org
 
Children's Hospice International (CHI) provides a network of support for dying children and their families. It serves as a clearinghouse for research programs and support groups, and offers educational materials and training programs on pain management and the care of seriously ill children.

Organization:     CureSearch
Address:     Suite 600
4600 East West Highway
Bethesda, MD 20814
Telephone:     1-800-458-6223
E-mail:     info@curesearch.org
Web site:     http://www.curesearch.org
 
CureSearch is a partnership between the Children’s Oncology Group and the National Childhood Cancer Foundation. CureSearch provides treatment information and support resources for patients, families, and health professionals. A searchable Resource Directory is available on their Web site (http://www.curesearch.org/resources/) that lists local, national, and international organizations that offer resources for helping community members, parents, and kids with childhood cancer. Users enter in their ZIP Code on the Web site to locate local and regional organizations.

Organization:     Starlight Starbright™ Children's Foundation
Address:     Suite M100
5757 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Telephone:     310-479-1212
1-800-315-2580
E-mail:     info@starlight.org
Web site:     http://www.starlight.org
 
Starlight Starbright™ Children's Foundation is a nonprofit organization for seriously ill children and their families dedicated to softening the hard edges of what a family experiences when a child has a serious illness. Starlight Starbright builds playrooms and teen lounges in hospitals, and provides PC Pals and Fun Centers for kids to play games, e-mail, and chat with friends. Entertainers and parties are provided for children in the hospital. The organization stays connected with the kids through online chat rooms and special outings for the entire family. Available on their Web site are videos and games geared for children that provide information on illnesses and treatments. Chapters are located in many U.S. states and in other countries.