05/28/2026
How do you support children when a loved one has cancer? 💜
Our Director, Joanna Formont, recently had the opportunity to speak for the Adelphi STEP Program (Survivorship, Treatment, Education, and Peer Support), a free psychosocial service funded by the CDC through the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program.
The presentation, Supporting Children When a Loved One Has Cancer, focused on the ways families can help children navigate the challenges that often follow a parent’s cancer diagnosis. Topics included how to approach conversations about diagnosis and treatment, preparing children for changes in routine or hospitalizations, and supporting emotional reactions while helping children develop healthy coping skills.
These conversations matter. Children are often deeply affected by changes happening around them, even when they don’t always have the language to express it. Providing honest communication, consistency, and space for questions can make a meaningful difference in how children process difficult experiences.
We’re grateful for the opportunity to contribute to programs like STEP and to continue advocating for sibling and family support.
🎥 The full presentation can be viewed through the link in our bio.
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