family and children

The Cancer Support Community Central Ohio provides programs that complement traditional medical care. Psychosocial support is considered "the other half of cancer care". Research shows that participation in the type of programs offered at the Cancer Support Community Central Ohio decreases stress, improves quality of life and may increase the potential of long-term survival. All cancer wellness programs and services are provided at no cost to the participant.

In Franklin County and our seven contiguous counties, there are about 50 to 75 new childhood cancer diagnoses per year. Over a five year period, that number can impact more than 1500 immediate family members (for a family of four) directly affected by a child's cancer diagnosis. These staggering numbers illustrate the imperative need for this type of educational, fun, and family engaging series.

The need to build support systems within families and children is shared by all in our community and is extremely valuable to our youth. Childhood cancer affects the entire family and can have lasting effects on the child, parents and siblings. There are currently an estimated 270,000 survivors of childhood and adolescent cancer and more than 12 million adult survivors.

The Cancer Support Community Central Ohio's Family and Children's Programming is designed for every member of the family: WHOLE family, WHOLE time.

Join us for Family Fun Time in the Kitchen!

Family and Children's Program Wish list

The Cancer Support Community Central Ohio contributes a featured article each month in the Suburban Newspaper Paper publication: Columbus Kids. Columbus Kids is found in your local SNP paper.

Columbus Kids Article Archive:

All in the Mix of Life
Reading Together
Super Sibs
Thankgiving: Beyond Turkey and Being Thankful
How to Help Your Children Through a Cancer Diagnosis

Calendar of Events

Click here to see what Family and Children's programs are taking place this month at the Cancer Support Community Central Ohio.

You can also download a current Calendar of Events in PDF format.

Family and Children's Cooking Chef Adrienne

Chef Adrienne Novak is a graduate of the Culinary Apprentice Program at Columbus State Community College where graduated with honors and was named The National Apprentice of the Year in 1995 by the American Culinary Federation. She generously shares her knowledge and her desire to build community and facilitate wellness in others. Chef Adrienne brings food to life and fun back to the kitchen! Come learn with her!