•  In the United States, the American Cancer Society estimates that more than 367,000 parents with children under 18 will be diagnosed with invasive cancer each year.
• For the children, more than 700,000, this permanently changes the family dynamics, evoking in the children many fears, doubts and questions about their future and that of their parents.

The Handbook of Psychology, Oxford University Press, 1989, reported that children are "a hidden, high-risk group whose problems are minimized by overwhelming parents and are unknown to the medical staff who seldom see them."

Moreover, Dr. Martha Kendall Ryan, a licensed clinical psychologist, says, "Without appropriate counseling, some of these children may experience long-standing emotional difficulties throughout life that may, in adulthood, mean poor adaptive functioning in relationships with others."

We Need Your Help In Addressing the Need

We believe that the services we offer through The Children's Treehouse Foundation fill a critical care gap between parents who have been diagnosed with cancer and the often overlooked emotional needs of their children.

We also believe that through the active participation and support of parents, physicians, hospital administrators and psychosocial professionals, we can help to close this critical gap.

We invite you to use this website to learn more about how our services can assist you in helping to address this critical need. Whether you are a parent or a professional, we are committed to delivering support services for children that lead to healthier children, healthier family systems, and an overall healthier society. We are always looking for individuals, organizations and donors to support this effort with us.