Written by a parent, not a doctor. Nothing here is medical advice.
Support organization
Katie's Handprint provides flexible financial grants through hospital social workers to Alaska families whose children are currently undergoing cancer treatment. Current official appeals say grants can help with treatment travel, temporary housing, food, utilities, mortgage payments, medical bills, and other essential expenses, including costs created by out-of-state care. A June 20, 2026 announcement reported unusually heavy demand and possible reductions from the previously described $5,000 grant amount, so families should confirm the current award and funding capacity. The organization also reports a separate hospice-gift stream, but its eligibility, amount per family, access route, and present availability are not published. No public family application is visible; the documented entry point for ordinary grants is the child's hospital social worker.
Relieves financial pressure on Alaska families during a child's cancer treatment and reports separate gifts for families facing hospice care.
Financial grants and separately reported hospice gifts for Alaska families affected by childhood cancer.
Grants during active cancer treatment for food, groceries, medical bills, mortgage, essential bills, temporary housing, relocation, treatment travel, fuel and other essential expenses you choose.
Helps with: Household Bills And Cash Assistance, Lodging Near Treatment, Meals And Food, Medical And Insurance Costs, Travel And Transportation
Where: AK
Care team must start: Yes
Katie's Handprint separately reports gifts associated with hospice care for children affected by cancer. The amount isn't published. Ask.
Helps with: Bereavement And Memorial Support, Household Bills And Cash Assistance
Where: Local rules apply
Care team must start: No
Organization details were last verified Aug 24, 2026. Program availability can change.
