Written by a parent, not a doctor. Nothing here is medical advice.
Support organization
A Week Away plans personalized respites for eligible patients in specified Pennsylvania counties and the family members or friends actively involved in care. The patient or parent completes one form and a treating medical professional completes a second.
Provides restorative, fully funded respites to families affected by life-threatening illness.
A Week Away coordinates no-cost respite trips for people treating life-threatening illness and their immediate care teams.
A free break, usually a week, with lodging, activities, ground travel and trip expenses. Possible help with lost wages and household bills.
Helps with: Camps And Retreats, Wishes And Family Experiences, Travel And Transportation, Household Bills And Cash Assistance
Where: PA
Care team must start: Yes
Organization details were last verified Aug 27, 2026. Program availability can change.
