You can help Friends of Karen’s critically ill children, and their siblings start the new school year with backpacks filled with all the essential supplies they need. You relieve parents financially when they are consumed with caring for an ill child and give them peace of mind knowing their children will be ready to start the new school year. This

As our partner in helping families, health professionals are key to identifying families who may be eligible for Friends of Karen assistance. Here’s our process: Step 1: Initial Referral A hospital social worker usually makes the initial referral of a family to ensure that they meet our guidelines. To refer a family, please call (914) 617-4057. Step 2: Intake Assessment

Who we are The Friends of Karen Sibling Support Specialists are a team of experienced Certified Child Life Specialists and Licensed/Board Certified Creative Arts Therapists. Who we help Because we understand that an illness affects the entire family, we specialize in working with ill children and their siblings. What we do Our Sibling Support Specialists provide home visits as well

Planned Giving Sheila Petersen Legacy of Giving Circle Leave your imprint to benefit future generations. Read More Begin your legacy with us To help you get started on your plans and legacy, you can use FreeWill, an online tool that guides you through the process of creating a legally valid will or trust. It’s easy to use, accessible online and

FRIENDS OF KAREN TERMS OF USE AND PRIVACY POLICY Friends of Karen takes the protection of your personal information seriously. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we may collect, how we may use that information, and the steps we take to ensure the information you give us is protected. It applies to personal information we collect through this website,

This spring, please help our Friends of Karen children and their families enjoy a special Easter, Passover or other springtime holiday meal. Your donation of supermarket gift cards will help make this possible. Why gift cards? When a child is diagnosed with cancer or another life-threatening illness, parents feel like their lives are spinning out of control. Family life and

Need help? When you learn the shocking news that your child is seriously ill, a million emotions and practical problems hit you all at once. Friends of Karen have guided families through this journey thousands of times. We are here to help. Get Involved Looking for ways to donate, volunteer or partner with us to help those in need? Contact

Friends of Karen serves families with a child (newborn through age 21) who has been diagnosed with and is actively in treatment for cancer or another life-threatening illness, who is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, and who lives in one of the following boroughs or counties (for at least 12 months prior to their diagnosis):  New York City: Bronx,

SIBLING SPOTLIGHT Born just 14 months apart, siblings Nico, 6, and twins Matteo and Nicolette, 5 have always been more like triplets. The strength of their bond was immediately apparent the first time we met them while participating in Friends of Karen’s Friends Having Fun group. They giggled together while they scrambled to find items for the scavenger hunt activity- bringing their signature

Friends of Karen depends on donations from individuals, foundations, community organizations and businesses. Please become part of our lifeline of direct support to families living through a devastating, life-changing experience – having for a child with a life-threatening illness. Please review the MAKE A DONATION page that describes the various ways you can contribute to Friends of Karen. Give in Honor of