Chai Lifeline Midwest is the regional branch of the international organization dedicated to bringing joy and hope to seriously ill children and their families.
Chai Lifeline's services provide the emotional, social, and financial support that enables children with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses or chronic conditions and their families with cope with the crises, challenges, and long-term impact wrought by pediatric illness. Across the Midwest, families turn to Chai Lifeline for:
Case management, patient navigation, and coordination of care;
Insurance support and advocacy;
Counseling and emotional support;
Creative art and art therapy;
Home and hospital respite and visits;
Big Brothers and Sisters;
Transportation assistance;
Recreational activities, family days and holiday parties;
Retreats and peer support.
Teen trips, including Wish at the Wall, a 10-day journey to Israel for those who have completed cancer treatment or who can successfully manage complex medical conditions;
Medically supervised overnight camps.
