Child & Family Support

We’re proud to offer the Game On Cancer Kid’s Club in partnership with OptimEyes and DFCU. The Kid’s Club is geared toward school-aged kids who have a parent, sibling, or close relative with cancer. This group will create a network that breaks down the social isolation that can sometimes result from a cancer diagnosis in the family.

Each member of the Kid’s Club will receive a “toolkit”—a drawstring backpack with age-appropriate information about coping with a loved one’s cancer diagnosis, and fun items to give kids a break from thinking about cancer.

Kid’s Club Events

Join the Kid’s Club and we will add you to our mailing list about upcoming events, which include therapeutic workshops and free family fun outings. See what we’re up to.

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Family Counseling

Talking to your kids about cancer and what it means for your family can be tough. We offer patients at Henry Ford Cancer Institute the opportunity to meet as a family with one of our oncology social workers. Our experienced social workers can help guide you through difficult conversations and give you and your kids the option to ask questions in a safe environment. We also offer informative books and resources to help your kids move forward. To set up a counseling session, ask someone on your cancer care team to connect you with an oncology social worker.

Gilda’s Club Support for Families

Cancer affects the entire family. Gilda’s Club Metro Detroit offers a wide range of support for children, teens, and families navigating a cancer diagnosis, treatment, or loss.

Explore free programs designed to help families connect, cope, and feel supported through support groups, social activities, and educational opportunities.

To learn more or sign up, visit the Gilda’s Club website.