How does your work as a social worker at Friends of Karen break barriers to care?

At FOK, we provide free access to licensed professionals who are trained and skilled in providing excellent emotional support to families living with a child diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. Additionally, our approach in eliminating financial worries faced when a parent or caregiver must stop working to care for their ill child allows parents to focus on the wellbeing of their ill child and their siblings. Decreasing financial barriers throughout the trajectory of a child’s illness is proven to improve health outcomes for all members of the family.

Sibling Stories

Our Sibling Support Services encourages social emotional learning by having participants identify and...

As August fades into September the reality of the school year on the horizon is hard to deny, especially...

“Wondering eyes and soft fluttery voices...

Meet Crosby: Crosby is part of the Sibling Support Program at Friends of Karen and meets with our...