Jacob’s Heart Children’s Cancer Support Services exists to improve the quality of life for children with cancer by supporting their families in the challenges they face. Since 1998, we have provided comprehensive emotional, practical, financial, and peer support to hundreds of children with cancer and thousands of their family members, and family-centered grief support to bereaved families.
Since 1998, over 4,000 family members have trusted Jacob’s Heart to prevent crises and set them up for long-term success.
Grocery Delivery
Our Full Hearts Program alleviates the exposure risk of going to the store. Weekly deliveries of groceries with healthy recipes prevent food insecurity so families focus on healing rather than survival.
Transportation
Most pediatric cancer treatments are available only at hospitals hundreds of miles away from Monterey County. Our Transportation Program and team of compassionate drivers ensure that no child ever misses a life-saving treatment due to a lack of transportation.
Behavioral Health
Our Healing Hearts Behavioral Health Program and bilingual psychotherapists provide free individual and family counseling and support groups to foster resilience and emotional stability.
Emergency Financial Assistance
Financially devastated parents get help with rent and utilities to keep their children safe and sheltered.
My family joined Jacob’s Heart in August 2021 when our son, Norman, was 2½ years old. He was diagnosed with malignant ectomesenchymoma (MEM), a rare and fast-growing cancerous tumor. Our lives changed drastically, becoming filled with weekly doctor visits and hospital stays. Shortly after Norman’s diagnosis, our Stanford social worker introduced us to Jacob’s Heart. From our first home visit with Daniela, Jacob’s Heart embraced us with love and care. They provided weekly gas cards for Norman’s chemotherapy visits and monthly grocery cards, along with fresh groceries every Thursday. Jacob’s Heart also gave our family a yearly allowance for essentials like clothes, shoes, and home supplies, making sure we didn’t have to worry about being able to afford those items. This support eased our burdens, allowing us to focus on Norman without worrying about daily necessities. Their help has made this challenging journey a little easier for our family.
- Nina Perez
