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Time For Life's community programs in Connecticut focus on providing
assistance and support for families of children diagnosed with cancer.
The issues that are addressed include, but are not limited to:
- The disruption of family life
- Psychosocial issues specific to family members and the family
unit as a whole
- The chronic nature of the disease and the need for ongoing support
- Long-term insurance and financial issues that relate to the
illness
Presently Time For Life is the only community-based organization
in Connecticut contributing to the overall mental and physical health
of children with cancer and their families with this level and intensity
of direct services. Our Community Programs are available to all
children and their families who are currently in treatment or have
undergone treatment for childhood cancer. All our Community Programs
are offered at no cost, and are made possible by the support of
many dedicated volunteers and generous and donors.
The Big
Picture
This two day art -therapy program is designed to promote creative
self-expression and to utilize art as a tool in the healing and
recovery process.
Celebration
of Mothers
This program offers mothers of children with cancer the opportunity
to talk with other mothers of children with cancer, and to rest,
relax, and be pampered and revitalized.
Cooking
With Cancer
This program teaches children and parents how to prepare delicious
and nutritious meals designed to provide children with the nourishment
they need during recovery.
Day for Dads
70 fathers of children with cancer take a day to relax, spend time with other men who have shared similar experiences, and enjoy a football game together.
HATS OFF
Celebrate yourself and feeling fabulous at this positive and inspiring
body-image program designed to support adolescent girls diagnosed
with cancer.
The Summer Program
One of our first and most widely supported programs, The Summer
Program provides children diagnosed with cancer and their families
with a much-needed respite during such difficult and trying times.
They visit the beautiful island of Martha's Vineyard, enabling them
to enjoy quality family time in a stunning recreational environment,
and in turn allowing them to interact with one another without clinical
intrusions.
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