Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Do you know about these resources?

Ally¹s House
Providing support to Oklahoma children with cancer and their families
PO Box 722767, Norman OK 73070
405/733-2559
www.allyshouse.net
Provides financial assistance to children with cancer and their families. Can reside anywhere in Oklahoma. All applications are kept confidential. Ally¹s House
cannot meet every request and cannot provide large gifts for medical procedures. However, some assistance is generally available for things such as transportation, housing, medication, insurance premiums and other needs. Families may be prioritized by need, but no family will be ineligible because of their income level.

Infant Crisis Services, Inc.
"No baby should go hungry"
4224 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City OK 73105
405/528-3663, 528-1290
www.infantcrisis.org
Serves babies and children ages birth through 4th birthday. Can utilize service up to 4 times in lifetime. Can reside anywhere in Oklahoma. Requires referral from social service agency or DHS, WIC, doctor¹s office, hospital, etc. Infant Crisis Services provides formula, baby and toddler food, diapers, blankets, clothing and other basic necessities. Based on availability of items, Infant Crisis Services will provide your baby or toddler with:
* One weeks supply of diapers,
* 2 cans of formula
* Pack of baby or toddler food
* Seasonal clothing, 3 matching outfits
* A pack of wipes
* Sleeper, socks, blanket and other miscellaneous items
* Age appropriate toy
* Book

Requirements:
* The baby must be present at the time of the visit. Our loving volunteers will be on-hand to help take care of your children while you ³shop² for the items you need.
* A referral from another helping agency is required. If you need help obtaining a referral, please contact your WIC or DHS office.
* Services are provided a maximum of four times during the baby¹s first 48 months.
* We serve clients by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, please call 528-3663.

The Children¹s Center
Donald W. Reynolds Complex, 6800 NW 39th Expressway, Bethany OK 73008
405/789-6711
www.tccokc.org
Offers in-patient, out-patient, and residential care.
The Children's Center is a private, nonprofit pediatric hospital serving children with complex medical and physical disabilities. Ranging in age from birth to 18, patients receive state-of-the-art medical and respiratory care, rehabilitative & habilitative therapies and education classes. Our physicians, consultants and allied health staff offer the highest level of pediatric care in an expanding list of subspecialities, programs and services, including:
1. Physical Therapy
2. Occupational Therapy
3. Speech-Language Pathology
4. Music Therapy
5. Aquatic Therapy
6. Assistive Seating Technology
7. Nutrition Services
8. Respiratory Therapy
9. Recreational Therapy

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Fighting Blood Cancers
500 N. Broadway, Ste. 250, Oklahoma City OK 73102
405/943-8888 888/828-4572
www.leukemia-lymphoma.org
Offers:
-Patient Financial Aid Program
-Co-Pay Assistance Program
-Family Support Groups (English and Spanish) OKC and Tulsa
-Parents¹ Support Group (English and Spanish) OKC and Tulsa
-First Connection: provides a newly diagnosed patient with a phone call from
a trained volunteer who has had a similar diagnosis and who "has been
there."
-Patient Education
-Trish Greene Back to School Program for Children with Cancer
-Advocacy
-Information and Referral
-Research

Coffee Creek Riding Center, Therapeutic Horsemanship
17 E. Coffee Creek Rd., Edmond OK 73034
405/340-8377
www.coffeecreek.org
Provides free therapeutic riding to children and adults with a wide range of disabilities, offering mental, physical, emotional, and social benefits. Primary focus age group is 2 1/2 to 12 years with some teens and some adults. Initial contact and assessments are done to determine our ability to serve each student and the class they will best work with and our availability of volunteers to assist in the class. When we are unable to fulfill a request for placement, students are on an "alternate" list riding when other students are unable to come to their class. When possible they are assigned to a regular class time.

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