FAMILY SUPPORT AND CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM | FRIENDS OF KAREN
118 Titicus Road, North Salem, NY 10560
Eligibility
Families of a child, ages birth up to 21 years of age, diagnosed with a life threatening illness. The child must be a citizen of the U.S.(or legal resident) and live in one of 22 counties serviced in NY, NJ and CT.
Hours
Agency requests client call for details
914-277-4967
Fax·
Fax
800-637-2774
Voice·
Other - (Toll Free Family Only Line)
914-277-4547
Voice·
Main
914-617-4057
Voice·
Main
Languages
Spanish
Application process
Call for details
Fees
None/Not Applicable
Service area
Putnam County, NY
Rockland County, NY
Sullivan County, NY
Westchester County, NY
Orange County, NY
Ulster County, NY
Dutchess County, NY
Provides support services for families caring for a child with cancer or another life-threatening illness and emotional support (e.g., home/hospital visits, education about applying for government or other programs, holiday and back-to-school gift programs, sibling support specialists), financial assistance (e.g., travel reimbursement, hospital lodging, co-payment for illness-related expenses, basic living expenses assistance), advocacy action (e.g., with hospital staff, insurance providers, schools, etc.)
Last assured
09/14/2022
Providing organization
FRIENDS OF KAREN
Friends of Karen provides support at no cost to families in the New York Tri-State region who are caring for a child with cancer or another life-threatening illness, helping to free them of everyday needs and concerns so they have more time to spend with family.