Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer
Educational Advocacy · About this organization
What you get
A free academic coordinator works with you and your child's school on 504 plans, IEPs and the return to class, and can arrange tutoring for your child or siblings.
How to start
Fill in the Request Services form on the foundation's Get Support page. Staff call you for a consultation, then an orientation and a family plan.
Good to know
- Tutoring can be in person or online.
The details, as published
The Austin Hatcher Foundation's Academic Coordinator works with families and schools, for the child with cancer and siblings, to build Section 504 Plans, IEPs and student support plans, arrange tutoring on-site or online, and plan the return to school. The FAQ says educational support is available nationwide. Families request services on the Get Support page, followed by a consultation, intake and an Individualized Family Plan. All services are free.
What help you may get
School And Learning
School plans, advocacy and tutoring
An Academic Coordinator builds 504, IEP and student support plans with the school, arranges on-site or virtual tutoring, and plans the return to class, for the patient and siblings.
Noncash help · As Needed
Can cover
- Section 504 plans
- IEPs
- student support plans
- tutoring
- return-to-school planning
- Free.
Check the main eligibility rules
Diagnosis
B-ALL is in scope. The foundation serves pediatric cancer patients and their families, which includes a child with B-ALL.
Age
The program does not publish an age limit.
- No age limit is printed on the pages read.
Treatment status
Active Treatment, Post Treatment, Survivorship
- All services are free, regardless of income or insurance.
Where you live and where your child is treated
Where your family lives
No residence restriction is published.
- we provide nationwide access to educational support, academic coaching, and social and behavioral life coaching.
Where your child is treated
No treatment-location restriction is published.
Where the service, camp, stay, or experience happens
- Virtual tutoring and school advocacy — Tutoring is on-site or virtual.
How to get started
Does a social worker or care team need to start it? No. A required care-team start is not published; the family can use the available route below.
Who can start: Parent Or Guardian, Caregiver, Healthcare Team
- Send your details through Request Services on the Get Support page.
- Staff hold a consultation, then a short intake to confirm eligibility.
- Attend orientation and agree an Individualized Family Plan.
Ways to apply or ask
- Online Portal · Open form or page — Request Services form and professional referral forms on the Get Support page.
- Phone · Open form or page · 423-243-3471 — Education Advancement Center, Chattanooga.
Documents to prepare
The program does not publish a document checklist. Ask before gathering paperwork.
Availability and timing
| Program | Active |
|---|---|
| Applications | Open |
| Funding or space | Not Published |
| Application window | Rolling |
| Last checked | Sep 29, 2026 |
- Services page and FAQ read 2026-09-29 describe educational advocacy as current and available nationwide.
- Requests are taken year-round.
Limitations and things to confirm
No additional limitations are published.
Official sources
Program details were last verified Sep 29, 2026. Availability can change, so check the official program before applying.
- About the Austin Hatcher Foundation · checked Sep 29, 2026
- Request An Appointment · checked Sep 29, 2026
- Our Services for Pediatric Cancer Families · checked Sep 29, 2026
- hatcherfoundation.org/about/contact · checked Sep 29, 2026