Childhood Cancer Foundation of Southern California
Doug-Out Temporary Housing · About this organization
What you get
A free stay in a two-bedroom home during treatment. Ask about space and stay length.
How to start
Your medical social worker sends the Doug-Out referral. Register your family, then arrange orientation and check-in if a room is available.
The details, as published
The Childhood Cancer Foundation of Southern California’s Doug-Out is a two-bedroom Loma Linda home offered at no cost to registered families while a child receives cancer treatment. The organization selects families based on need, distance traveled, and very limited space, and a family may be asked to use other lodging if another request has greater need. Only a medical social worker submits the Doug-Out referral, after which the caretaker coordinates orientation and check-in if space is available.
What help you may get
Lodging Near Treatment
Doug-Out Temporary Housing — lodging near treatment
The Childhood Cancer Foundation of Southern California’s Doug-Out is a two-bedroom Loma Linda home offered at no cost to registered families while a child receives cancer treatment. The organization selects families based on need, distance traveled, and very limited space, and a family may be asked to use other lodging if another request has greater need. Only a medical social worker submits the Doug-Out referral, after which the caretaker coordinates orientation and check-in if space is available.
Noncash help
Can cover
- No-cost stay in a two-bedroom home in Loma Linda
- The stay is provided at no cost.
- The official page does not publish a repeat-assistance rule.
Check the main eligibility rules
Diagnosis
B-ALL is in scope. The official program serves children with cancer or a category that includes pediatric B-ALL.
Age
Age 0 to age 18, measured at application.
Treatment status
No specific treatment status is published.
- A provider must verify the patient or diagnosis.
- Only a medical social worker may submit the lodging referral.
Financial need is required.
- The official page does not publish a numeric income ceiling.
Where you live and where your child is treated
Where your family lives
You must live in: Southern California.
- The family must reside in Southern California and be registered with CCFSoCal.
Where your child is treated
Treatment must be connected to: The family must have a child receiving cancer treatment and need lodging in Loma Linda..
- The family must have a child receiving cancer treatment and need lodging in Loma Linda.
Where the service, camp, stay, or experience happens
- California — California — California
- Loma Linda — Loma Linda
- Southern California — Southern California
How to get started
Set up the ask for my social worker
Does a social worker or care team need to start it? Yes. Ask your child’s social worker or care team to begin the request.
Who can start: Social Worker
- Ask the medical social worker to submit the Doug-Out referral.
- If space is available, coordinate orientation and check-in with the caretaker.
- Register the family with CCFSoCal.
Ways to apply or ask
- Hospital Workflow · Open form or page · 909-558-3419 · kids@ccfsocal.org — Register the family, then the medical social worker submits the Doug-Out Referral Form.
- Online Portal · Open form or page
Documents to prepare
The program does not publish a document checklist. Ask before gathering paperwork.
Availability and timing
| Program | Active |
|---|---|
| Applications | Not Published |
| Funding or space | Limited |
| Application window | Rolling |
| Last checked | Aug 23, 2026 |
- The official site presented the program as active on the research date.
- The official page presents intake as available year-round.
Limitations and things to confirm
No additional limitations are published.
- How many caregivers or siblings may stay and what house rules apply?
- What is the maximum stay length and current vacancy?
- Which treatment facilities and home counties are accepted?
Official sources
Program details were last verified Aug 23, 2026. Availability can change, so check the official program before applying.
- Social Worker Information – CCFSoCal · checked Aug 27, 2026