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Resources for ParentsStarlight Families
A free program built for families to bridge the gap between a child's hospital journey and their at-home recovery.
A serious illness doesn't end when your child leaves the hospital. Recovery at home, follow-up appointments, and ongoing treatment - Starlight is there for you. Starlight Families is a free program for families built to bridge the gap between a child's hospital journey and their at-home recovery.
Whether you're still in the hospital or settling back home, joining gives your family early access to new Starlight programs, digital tools and resources built around what you need at home, and special experiences and celebrations along the way.
The Game Room
A safe place to play, whenever they need it. The Starlight Game Room is free, ad-free, and built just for kids, no sign-ups, no surprises.
“Starlight helped me navigate that transition by connecting me with other children whose lives had also drastically changed. They organized fun, inclusive outings that allowed me to feel like a normal kid again.”
“Starlight didn't just support our cancer kid - they embraced our whole family too. Starlight's support encouraged me to keep going even when it didn't seem possible, or I was running on empty. Their care provided comfort and clarity in ways that were invaluable to our entire family.”
“From the cheerful patient gowns that turned hospital days into superhero moments, to the thoughtful gifts that brought real joy during some of our hardest times—your support has made a world of difference. You’ve reminded us that even in the middle of medical battles, childhood still matters.”
