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Support organization

Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital

Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital delivers hospital-based family support while Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation, Inc. funds several programs. Current services include capacity-limited Conine Clubhouse lodging, emergency and cancer-family funds with unpublished intake, medical-bill assistance, KidCierge, Child Life, cancer psychosocial support, image enhancement, survivorship, annual prom, international navigation, and onsite amenities. The hospital organization remains the bundle identity because the foundation does not publish a separate general family application.

About this organization

Provides the family assistance described in the organization's verified program pages.

Hospital and foundation-funded lodging, emergency aid, bill discounts, navigation, psychosocial care, survivorship, recreation, and family amenities.

Programs that may help

Camps And Retreats

Peer And Emotional Support

Lodging Near Treatment

B-ALL in scope Waitlist

Conine Clubhouse Family Lodging

Free hospital-campus lodging with a private room and bathroom, larger suites when available, laundry, a living room, playroom, and chapel.

Helps with: Lodging Near Treatment, Practical Items And Home Help

Where: Local rules apply

Care team must start: Yes

See eligibility and how to apply →

Household Bills And Cash Assistance

Practical Items And Home Help

B-ALL in scope Not Published

On-Campus Family Amenities

Free valet parking, a 50% cafeteria discount for parents with hospital armbands, a family lounge, playrooms, and space for prayer and food preparation.

Helps with: Practical Items And Home Help

Where: Local rules apply

Care team must start: No

See eligibility and how to apply →

B-ALL in scope Not Published

The Real Me at JoeD

Help with appearance changes during cancer care, including wigs, scarves, skin and scalp care, styling, and self-care guidance.

Helps with: Practical Items And Home Help

Where: Local rules apply

Care team must start: No

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Navigation Guides And Advocacy

Medical And Insurance Costs

Scholarships And Survivorship

Wishes And Family Experiences

Guides and family resources

Guide

Health Care Surrogate Form for a Minor

Public administrative form and guidance for a parent who cannot attend a child’s appointment and needs to designate another adult to make healthcare decisions for the minor.

Topics: consent, minor appointments, surrogate

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Guide

Parent and Family Resources Hub

Current hospital wellness, safety, condition, and parenting article hub for families; content should be treated as informational support rather than individualized medical advice or a separate clinical service.

Topics: health information, parenting, safety, wellness

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Guide

Pediatric Cancer First-Visit and FAQ Guide

Official guide to cancer appointment hours, scheduling, insurance, referrals, records, guardian attendance, emergencies, medication and result contacts, and lodging questions for families preparing for JDCH cancer care.

Topics: cancer care, emergencies, first visit, lodging, records

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Guide

Preparing for a Hospital Stay

Public family guide covering insurance and financial assistance, lodging, Child Life preparation, Teddy Bear Tours, packing, documents, MyChart, and explaining hospitalization to children.

Topics: child life, hospital preparation, lodging, packing

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Official sources

Organization details were last verified Aug 24, 2026. Program availability can change.