Families First

Families First is a special program at Moffitt Cancer Center designed to help parents and their children adjust to the changes that occur within the family when a parent has cancer. Education, preparation and support enable families to cope successfully in the face of a serious illness.

How does Families First help?

• Providing parents guidance in talking about cancer with their children
• Creating opportunities for health expression and validation of feelings
• Promoting parent’s understanding of childhood growth and development
• Counseling children who experience difficulties adjusting to a parent’s illness
• Offering peer support and lasting connections for parents and children
• Encouraging family communication and fun at weekend programs

To speak to someone about this program, call 813-745-8407.