Wonders & Worries is a U.S. nonprofit organization providing free, professional support to children and teenagers (ages 2–18) who have a parent with a serious illness or injury — including cancer and other life-altering conditions. The organization’s trained child life specialists guide young people in understanding illness, expressing emotions, building coping skills, and navigating family changes through individualized and group support, educational resources, and parenting tools. Services are offered in English and Spanish virtually and in select regions.

 Services

Child & Teen Individual Support Sessions:
Free professional support where trained child life specialists help children and teens process emotions, understand illness, and build coping strategies through developmentally appropriate conversation and activities.

Group Support Programs:
Age-aligned group sessions provide peer connection and shared learning, helping young people know they’re not alone.

Parent Consultations & Resources:
Parents and caregivers can access consultations, parent-focused webinars (WonderChat™), and educational content to improve family communication and coping.

W&W2Go™ Mobile App:
A comprehensive app with support topics such as child development, family activities, illness communication, and bereavement guidance — supporting families between sessions.

WonderCast™ Podcast:
A bi-monthly podcast offering discussions with professionals and caregivers about real challenges families face during a serious illness.