Written by a parent, not a doctor. Nothing here is medical advice.

Set up the ask

Strong Like AK

Wish & Comfort Experiences

What you get

Outings, celebrations, family experiences, toys, games, blankets, and other comfort items, chosen case by case. Ask whether requests are open.

Who starts it
Your care team
How it’s sent
Through your care team
Your time
One conversation with your care team
Last checked
Aug 27, 2026
  1. One thing to do: ask your care teamThey send it. You give them what they need.

    Strong Like AK takes requests from your care team, not from families. Copy this message, or say it at the next visit.

    Hi [social worker’s name],
    
    Could you send a request to Strong Like AK for us? They offer outings, celebrations, family experiences, toys, games, blankets, and other comfort items, chosen case by case, and it has to come from you. Their page is here: https://www.stronglikeak.org/find-support
    
    Tell me what you need from me and I’ll bring it to our next visit. Thank you for everything you do for us.
    
    [your name] · [phone]
    Copying is the only thing this page does with your text. Nothing is saved.
    Their program page ↗ Checked Aug 27, 2026

    What to bring to the meeting

    • Your child’s diagnosis, the hospital’s name, and what you need help with.

    What happens next

    • The hospital social work team connects with Strong Like AK to begin the process.
    • Strong Like AK follows up after referral and walks through next steps with the social work team.

After your care team sends it

Continue through social work when Strong Like AK supplies next steps.

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