Kids & Teens - Cancer Support Community South Bay

Cancer affects a family in many ways. Every family member’s experience is unique and different, often making it hard to know how to provide support to one another. Feelings of anger, sadness, helplessness, and fear make life unpredictable for everyone, but especially for children. Many parents try to protect their children by not sharing information about the situation. But even if they are not told specifics, children of all ages can feel the impact of an illness. If you need help speaking to your child(ren) about cancer, we offer a great resource to help guide you through those conversations and navigate the feelings that may arise. Click here to download the PDF, Frankly Speaking About Cancer, What Do I Tell the Kids.

We have two programs, Kids Community and Teens Connect, designed especially for children to help them navigate their feelings and the change around them. For more information, please contact Norma Gonzalez, Outreach and Kids Community Manager, at Norma@CSCSouthBay.org or 310-376-3550, Ext. 116.

Kids Community
Kid’s Community© is a support program for children who have a family member with cancer. We host FREE monthly outings and activities that bring together families to connect, learn, & have fun! From themed parties, to ice skating, to professional sports games, to PUPPY PARTIES… every month offers something special for kids and families to enjoy. Visit our calendar to see this month’s activity.

Kids Community Bi-Monthly Support Group- Snack & Support (ages 5-12)
1st & 3rd Thursday of each month from 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm
Kid’s Community© is a free support program for children ages 5 – 12 who have a family member or other loved one with cancer. The purpose of this group is to offer children an opportunity to make friends and acquire new skills for living with the stresses when there is cancer in the family. In a small, supportive group setting, children will talk, learn, and grow together with other children living with cancer. Preregistration Required.

Kids Grief Group (ages 5-12)
2nd & 4th Thursday of each month from 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm
Kids Grief and Transition Group is for children ages 5-12 who are grieving the loss of a parent, grandparent, sibling, or other loved one to cancer. In a small, supportive group setting, children will be assisted in understanding death and loss and be guided through the grieving process. The goal of the group is to normalize the healing process. Activities such as art and play will be utilized. Preregistration Required.