For Families
If your child was recently diagnosed with pediatric cancer, we know it feels overwhelming. And for the kids, they can feel disconnected and socially isolated as they go through treatment and are away from school. But it doesn’t have to be this way: Hopecam can quickly connect kids with classmates—all at no cost to the families or schools!
Here’s how it works: The moment we learn of a child with cancer, usually through a hospital case manager, we work with the family and their school to establish a connection via webcams in the classroom, a computer or tablet at the child’s home, and Internet access for all who need it. We’ll even provide teachers with instructions and lesson plans! We encourage families to contact us as early as possible: The faster Hopecam can connect kids and classmates, the faster we can mitigate depression and anxiety through social contact, support, and involvement in classroom activities. Hopecam connections also ensure a smoother transition back to school because of the ongoing contact kids have had with peers and educational content. In addition, the same technology that allows students easy access to their classroom works equally well for access to medical teams via telehealth.
Hopecam Child Sawyer Connecting With His Friends At School
“Hopecam made it possible for my son to connect with his school, teachers, and other students/ friends and made it possible for him to feel included. He was able to complete and get instruction from teachers for homework and was able to graduate!”
“As a mother, watching my son go through all the surgeries and chemotherapy and other difficulties, not to mention a husband/father 600 miles away with our other two sons, Hopecam is a Godsend! Thank you for giving Ivory this connection to the outside world while in isolation. Thank you Thank you THANK YOU! ”
“We gave his class a tour of St. Jude one day. They got to see what Jonah sees. We even got our doctor on the Hopecam! He was only in school for 6 weeks before being diagnosed. This helped tremendously for him to feel part of a group! His teacher had us do the Hopecam for awards day so she could show the parents what their kids were coming home talking about. We loved it and thank you for being so helpful!”
“Children with cancer need more than chemotherapy to treat their illness. They need more than homebound instruction to keep up with schoolwork during their treatment. Hopecam helps them stay connected to their friends and schools and gives them a much- needed sense of normalcy.”