Books, Links, and More

We've compiled resources in both French and English, to give you the broadest possible range of available information. To see resources in French, click in the top right corner of the page.

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Alberta - Hear My Voice
The Hear My Voice activity is an innovative resource specifically developed to support the process of advance care planning... read more...
ALS 411
An interactive website developed by the ALS Society of Canada for children and teens who have a loved one living with ALS. read more...
Cancer in My Family
There's no easy way to deal with cancer in a family, especially when children are affected. This website was created to help... read more...
Compassionate Books
Over 400 resources to help children and adults through serious illness, death, loss, grief and bereavement. Reviewed and... read more...
The Dougy Center
This helpful website provides online information and activities for children, teens, young adults and their families who... read more...
Grieving As a Family: Finding Comfort Together
Sesame Street website contains wonderful resources for grieving children. Use the parent's/caregiver's guide, tips, videos,... read more...
Huntington's Disease Youth Organization
Website by Huntington's Disease Society of America contains resources for children, teens, young adults, and professionals. read more...
Kid Scope/Kids Cope
An internet resource for children and their families who are dealing with a parent who has cancer. read more...
Kids Help Phone (ages 8-12 years)
Canada's toll-free, 24-hour, bilingual and anonymous phone counselling, referral and Internet service for children and youth. read more...
Kids Konnected: Cancer Support & Information
Kids Konnected was developed on the premise that when a parent gets cancer, the entire family is affected and the needs of... read more...