The mission of CSCCNJ is simple … to ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by the community, so that no one faces cancer alone. Our professionally-led support groups cater to a variety of diagnosis types, stages, age ranges, and relationships to cancer. Our wide variety of educational workshops, healthy cooking classes, and gentle exercise programs are designed to lessen levels of stress and foster feelings of hope and empowerment. We recently added a Child Life Specialist to our staff who will be supporting both children who have been diagnosed with cancer and children experiencing the cancer of a loved one.
Cancer Support Community Central NJ and Jason P. Schaible Memorial Fund Unmet Needs Fund
When a child is diagnosed with cancer, it impacts his or her life as well as siblings, parents, and loved ones. The emotional and financial burden of the diagnosis takes a toll on the family.
Cancer Support Community Central NJ (CSCCNJ) has partnered with the Jason P. Schaible Memorial Fund (JPS). By joining forces, both organizations can ensure that the families of pediatric cancer patients have access to additional emotional, social, and financial support.
Through this partnership, a newly created fund enables CSCCNJ to assist with non-medical related expenses to relieve some of the financial burdens that accompany these difficult life circumstances, while providing access to additional psychosocial support for the whole family, creating a positive impact during a stressful time. Every referred family will receive a psychosocial assessment provided by a licensed mental health professional and a unique individualized plan, including financial support.
The inspiration behind this partnership is the heroism and compassion exhibited by Jason Schaible before and during his cancer diagnosis and treatment, which has lived on long after his battle with the disease. Schaible’s family and friends admire how, during his entire life, he so easily extended compassion to others. He inspired others to “Raise the Bar,” a motto that guided his approach to life. His actions created a positive ripple effect throughout the community and continue to provide comfort and support to those in need.
For more information, please call Katherine Schaible, LSW, Manager, Outreach and Family Programs at 908-658-5400 x4 or [email protected]
Cancer Support Community Central New Jersey
3 Crossroads Drive
Bedminster, New Jersey 07921
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