The Children's Cancer Center is striving to meet the total needs of the patients, both physically and emotionally. Supportive counseling is provided to patients and their families from the time of diagnosis, throughout the treatment process, and follow-up care. Development of coping skills, awareness of community resources and evolution of a positive, hopeful attitude are stressed. Support programs include a monthly support group, Family Night, which meets the individual needs of each family member. Rainbow Kids' monthly events provide fun for the family as well as the opportunity to meet other families who have a child with cancer.
Activities range from family picnics to hayrides.
In addition, the Children's Cancer Center provides teen retreats and sponsors Camp Rainbow, a summer camp for children who either have cancer or have been treated for cancer. Other programs include a school re-entry program and a college scholarship fund. All Support services and programs are provided free of charge to the families. The goal is to enable the child and family to enjoy a better quality of life and to live with the diagnosis of cancer. To provide the highest quality facility, capable of treating and supporting patients and families through all phases of therapy.