At A Glance

Cancer Care Services provides help and hope to cancer patients and their families through financial, emotional, spiritual and social support.

Who does CCS help? Anyone impacted by cancer living in Tarrant, Parker or Hood County

Financial assistance for qualifying cancer patients whose current income is at 250% of the federal poverty level or less for the following:  cancer prescriptions, food supplements, medical equipment, supplies, transportation reimbursements, COBRA insurance payments, dental assistance, personal and/or respite care, emergency funds, massage

Emotional support for everyone: Free, one-on-one family or group counseling

Spiritual support for everyone: Free, one-on-one counseling, Bible studies, prayer ministry, support groups

Social support for everyone: Free, general or specialized support groups, art therapy, children’s play expression, yoga, massage therapy, educational seminars and other seasonal social activities and movie nights

2008 Budget: $1,876,235

2008 Expense Distribution
50% Financial Assistance 35% Social Services 7%  Fundraising 8%  Administration
2008 Income Sources
55% Community Support 30% United Way 7% Grants 8% Program Fees/Other

Total served 2008: 3,504
Total new clients: 1,881

Quick Facts

• 86% of CCS clients report they are better able to function and cope on a day-to-day basis because of CCS involvement.
  
  
• 65% of all cancer patients living at poverty in our service area are assisted by CCS.
  
  
• Most new clients receiving financial help are visited personally in their own homes by a CCS cancer navigator who is a licensed social worker.
  
  
• No federal funding or insurance reimbursements are received.
  
  
• Administrative overhead was only 15% of the budget in 2008.
  
  
• Susan G. Komen for the Cure Tarrant County awarded a grant of $181,000 to provide comprehensive services for breast cancer clients.