10/10/2026
World Mental Health Day
When a child is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, the emotional impact reaches the entire family. Parents, children, and siblings may experience fear, sadness, anger, jealousy, uncertainty — and moments of joy — all at the same time.
At Friends of Karen, we believe every feeling has a place.
Our Social Workers and Sibling Support Specialists create a safe space where family members can talk about what they’re experiencing without judgment or shame. We encourage families to ask for help, connect with one another, and find ways to care for their emotional well-being during an incredibly difficult time.
Through individual support, sibling and family activities, support groups, connections with schools and community resources, and opportunities to create meaningful memories, we help families feel less alone.
Because mental health is part of caring for the whole family.
💚 We support the entire family so they have more time to love.
