family support resource directory

Camp watcha wanna do is committed to provide opportunity and support to every child living with cancer, their families and communities regardless of their medical circumstances through ongoing quality recreational activities. For dates and registration, visit their website.

Camp offered by Cincinnati Children's Hospital for patients diagnosed with rheumatic diseases such as juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Visit their website to learn more and find out when camp is being held this year.

Cancer Family Care is a nonprofit organization that helps children and adults cope with the effects of a cancer diagnosis in the family. Cancer Family Care offers various programs including camps and counseling services.

Canine Companions for Independence is a non-profit organization that enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly trained assistance dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships. Service, skilled companion, and facility dogs are trained in over 40 commands, including retrieving and delivering dropped items, tugging and pushing. Service dogs can pull a lightweight manual wheelchair and turn lights on and off. To learn more about qualifications for service dogs, and how to apply, visit their website.

Celebrating Families is a grant-funded organization in Dayton that provides educational resources to families of children with special needs. They provide advocacy tools, classes and support for families in the Dayton area.

The Center of Parent Information and Resources is a database of information for parents to fit almost any special need their child may have.