Pediatric Cancer Support Programs for Every New England Family
These programs exist because a cancer diagnosis doesn't only affect the child in treatment. Love Bus funds support for the diagnosed child, their siblings, and their caregivers — because healing the family is part of healing the child.
Who Can Access Love Bus Programs?
Any family with a child diagnosed with cancer before age 21 who lives in or receives treatment in New England. No income limit. No citizenship requirement. No restriction based on treatment phase — support is available from diagnosis through survivorship and beyond, including support for bereaved families.
Free Integrative Therapy Programs for Pediatric Cancer Families: Find the Right Program for You
For children and young adults diagnosed with cancer before age 21. Love Bus funds integrative therapies — massage, acupuncture, yoga, Reiki, music therapy, art therapy, therapeutic horseback riding, and more — delivered at the hospital, at home, or in the community.
For the brothers and sisters of children with cancer. Our Sajni's Siblings program gives siblings dedicated activities, connection, and space to just be kids — because every child in your family deserves to feel seen.
For the parents and primary caregivers holding everything together. Love Bus funds integrative therapies and community experiences for caregivers too — because taking care of yourself is part of taking care of your child.
For families whose child is receiving inpatient care. Love Bus delivers integrative therapy sessions directly at Massachusetts General Hospital, Baystate Medical Center, UMass Memorial Medical Center, and Hasbro Children's Hospital.
For families who want to connect with others who understand. Group experiences centered on adventure, animals, art, and alternative therapies bring Love Bus families together for shared joy, community, and the relief of being understood.
Additional Resources
For families who need support beyond what Love Bus provides. We've built relationships with trusted organizations across New England that cover financial assistance, housing, transportation, and more — so your family can find everything it needs.
Support That Lasts
Many families assume support programs are only for active treatment. Ours aren't. Love Bus serves families through every phase — active treatment, remission, long-term survivorship, hospice, and bereavement. Wherever you are right now, there's a place for you here.
Our whole family cancer support programs reach families across Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine. If you're in New England, you qualify to apply.
What We Cover
There's no rigid list of approved therapies that families must fit themselves into. Love Bus funds what supports the wellbeing of the child — and the range is broader than most families expect.
- Acupuncture and acupressure
- Oncology massage and therapeutic bodywork
- Art therapy and music therapy
- Yoga and movement therapy
- Dance and gymnastics classes
- Recreational sports and martial arts
- Reiki and energy-based practices
- Therapeutic horseback riding and equine therapy
- Aquatic therapy and adaptive swimming
- Nutritional counseling and dietary support
- Meditation and mindfulness-based programs
- Gym memberships and physical conditioning
- And more than 20 additional modalities
If you don't see what your child needs on this list, ask us. The program is built to be flexible because families in active cancer treatment don't have predictable needs.
One Application
Getting support from Love Bus begins with a single application. Once a family is confirmed eligible, Love Bus connects them with practitioners, handles all payment logistics, and stays available throughout.
New England families in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine all qualify under the same terms.
Free Cancer Support Programs for Families — Questions We Hear Most
What programs does Love Bus offer?
Love Bus offers five program categories: individual integrative therapies for children with cancer, dedicated sibling support, caregiver support, in-hospital programs at four New England cancer centers, and group programs across Massachusetts. All programs are free for qualifying families.
What integrative therapies are available for children with cancer in New England?
Love Bus funds more than 20 integrative therapy modalities including acupuncture, oncology massage, art therapy, music therapy, therapeutic horseback riding, yoga, Reiki, aquatic therapy, nutritional counseling, and meditation. Therapies are paid directly to practitioners — families have no out-of-pocket costs.
How does Love Bus decide what services to fund?
Love Bus funds therapies that support the wellbeing of a child diagnosed with cancer before age 21. The criteria are broad by design — the organization recognizes that what helps one child through treatment differs from what helps another. Families work with Love Bus to identify the right practitioners and modalities for their situation.
Do I have to choose one therapy type or can my family access multiple programs?
Families can access multiple program types — individual therapies, sibling support, caregiver support, and group programs are not mutually exclusive. Love Bus is designed to support the whole family across all available program categories.
Who Qualifies for Love Bus Support?
Age
Diagnosed with cancer before age 21.
Location
Your family lives in or your child receives treatment in New England.
Income
No income limit. No citizenship or immigration requirement. No phase-of-treatment restriction.
Duration
Support continues through all phases of treatment — from diagnosis, through treatment and beyond, including survivorship and bereavement.
