K-12 Education & Scholarships
Here are some resources to help pediatric cancer patients and survivors through their K-12 educational journey.
The ACCO provides free books for families of children with cancer in their digital library. These books help inform parents and patients alike, providing advice, activities, and a space for children to record their cancer journey. Educating the Child with Cancer is one of ACCO’s books that can be valuable to families.
The ASK Foundation provides an education toolkit for parents, schools, and hospitals to support the child in the classroom.
The CBTF is dedicated to supporting cancer survivors through their educational journey to ensure children can reach their full academic potential.
Family Connections of South Carolina offers a variety of programs and services to address questions and concerns related to complex healthcare, mental health, and educational systems that families must navigate when caring for a child with disabilities and/or chronic/life-threatening medical issues.
The Izzy Foundation offers academic scholarships to children with cancer (survivors or in treatment) and their siblings. Scholarships are offered for K-12 and college education.
The South Carolina Cancer Alliance offers guidance for requesting a 504 plan under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.