Parent to Parent Program

The Parent to Parent (PTP) Program offers support and comfort to all families of kids with cancer or blood disorders at Children's Mercy. We have a dedicated social worker who oversees the program, which offers services such as: 

• Specially-trained parent volunteers who are available as mentors to share with, listen to and support current parents going through similar circumstances 

• Two stocked parent rooms that offer weekly dinners, breakfast foods, therapeutic and educational activities, and a safe place to unwind while a child is in the hospital 

• Care bags to ease the burden of a hospital stay for families who are unexpectedly admitted to the hospital 

• Journals for families who are dealing with a new diagnosis

• An extensive bereavement support program that connects with families regularly in the months and years following a child's death 

The PTP Program is nationally recognized for its innovative model and works closely with a number of local organizations to offer additional support and resources for families.