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1.Christian Caregivers
Resources for caregivers from a Christian perspective. Designed to inform people who are caring for chronically ill children or adults.
URL:http://christiancaregivers.com
2.Gifts From Heaven
A support group for those who have had or are waiting on liver/small bowel/stomach transplants. Includes pictures and stories.
URL:http://geocities.com/giftfromheaven2001/
3.BraveKids
Resource for support services for children with life-threatening and terminal illnesses.
URL:http://www.bravekids.org
4.Check Project
Located in Erie County Pennsylvania. A countrywide immunization registry, medical home, immunization coalition and outreach.
URL:http://www.checkproject.org
5.Family Bulletin Board
Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minneapolis / Saint Paul sponsored bulletin board for families of children with chronic or serious conditions.
URL:http://www.childrensonline.org/fbb
6.Children's Hospice International
Gateway for education, referrals and community resources for families coping with children that have catastrophic and terminal illnesses.
URL:http://www.chionline.org
7.Child Health Investment Partnership (CHIP) of Roanoke Valley
CHIP promotes the health of medically underserved children within the greater Roanoke Valley by ensuring comprehensive health care, strengthening families, and coordinating community resources.
URL:http://www.chipofroanokevalley.org
8.Children's Hospital Medical Center of Cincinnati
Provides support for patients and families through the Family/Professional Resource Center and other divisions.
URL:http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/family/supportgroups/
9.EdMarc Hospice for Children
Lists services which include home health care, hospice and bereavement support for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. Contact details, history and links. Located in Chesapeake, Virginia.
URL:http://www.edmarc.org
10.Family Care Network Inc.
Mission is to enhance the physical, mental and spiritual well-being of children, teens and families through family centered clinical programs, education and training, in partnership with the individuals, families, agencies and communities served. California.
URL:http://www.fcni.org
11.George Mark Children's House
First children's hospice house in the U.S. providing medical, emotional and practical support to families with children that have life-threatening and terminal illnesses.
URL:http://www.georgemark.org
12.Healing Hearts Grief Center
Dallas Healing Hearts supports grief stricken children and families who have experienced the death of a loved one. Includes FAQs, newsletter and contact details.
URL:http://www.healingheartsdallas.com/
13.Healthy Futures
Free program that provides resources and support for mothers-to-be and children under 2 in northern Michigan.
URL:http://www.healthyfuturesonline.org/
14.Comfort for Kids Program
A S.F. Bay Area-based children's home hospice and palliative care program that provides support to critically-ill children as an alternative to hospital-based care.
URL:http://www.hospicecc.org
15.Rx Laughter
Information and message board designed for children to interact and talk about laughter (humor) in relation to coping with a terminal illness.
URL:http://www.rxlaughter.org/
16.Buddy Bear Project
A free project for children with a chronic illness.
URL:http://www.spinozabear.com
17.TLC for Angels, The Heart of Giving
Volunteer group of crafters who fulfill the needs of preemies, infants and teminally ill children.
URL:http://www.tlcforangels.com
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