Written by a parent, not a doctor. Nothing here is medical advice.
Support organization
Christopher's Haven provides nine furnished apartments at One Emerson Place in Boston for families whose child is receiving cancer treatment at a nearby medical center. Families apply directly through a public form, then work with the Family Manager on eligibility, availability, and a published $50 nightly charge or suggested donation; typical stays are six to eight weeks, not a stated minimum or maximum. Apartments include kitchens, baths, beds, Wi-Fi, laundry access, and family amenities close to Massachusetts General Hospital and other Boston centers. Resident families may also receive volunteer-prepared dinners multiple nights each week and participate in daily recreational and therapeutic activities in The Loft. A public resource-links page points families to outside financial, housing, flight, support, insurance, and cancer-information programs.
Builds a supportive temporary Boston home and community for families during a child's cancer treatment.
Nine furnished Boston apartments plus resident meals, daily recreation, community support, and family resource links during pediatric cancer treatment.
Help with community meals and family activities, community space and temporary furnished apartment.
Helps with: Lodging Near Treatment, Meals And Food
Where: Local rules apply
Care team must start: No
Daily recreational and therapeutic activities for patients, siblings, and caregivers to meet and share experiences.
Helps with: Wishes And Family Experiences
Where: Local rules apply
Care team must start: No
Volunteer-prepared dinners in The Loft several nights a week.
Helps with: Meals And Food
Where: MA
Care team must start: No
Resource Directory
A public curated page links families to outside air travel, financial assistance, housing, support groups, cancer news, and health-insurance resources. The page gives no update date, review protocol, or eligibility screening, so every third-party program remains a discovery lead requiring owner verification.
Topics: cancer information, financial assistance, health insurance, housing, medical air travel, support groups
Organization details were last verified Aug 24, 2026. Program availability can change.
