CLIMB: A Support Program for Children of Parents with Cancer

Support Group

Children’s Lives Include Moments of Bravery (CLIMB®) is a free emotional-support program for children (ages 6 to 11) who have a parent or caregiver with cancer. Groups are led by licensed clinical social workers at Memorial Sloan-Kettering who are trained in the care of families coping with cancer. Art projects and group discussion are used to help children express their feelings and connect with other children who have a parent with cancer.  Dinner will be provided

Event Information

Date & Time(s)
October 23, 2013, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM, October 30, 2013, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM, November 6, 2013, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM, November 13, 2013, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM, November 20, 2013, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM, and December 4, 2013, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Sponsor(s)

Kids Express Program
Department of Social Work

Audience

This program is for children between the ages 6 and 11, whose parent or caregiver is a patient at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.

Location Information

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Evelyn H. Lauder Breast Center & MSKCC Imaging Center
2nd floor Group Room
300 East 66th Street (at Second Avenue)
New York, NY 10065

Contact Information

Contact

For more information and to register, please contact Kids Express in the Department of Social Work, 212-639-7029

Phone
212-639-7029