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WE WILL laugh, TOGETHER.

WE WILL play, TOGETHER.

WE WILL cry, TOGETHER.

WE WILL talk, TOGETHER.

WE WILL learn, TOGETHER.

We have multiple offices in Texas.Please call to find services near you.

MAIN OFFICE9101 Burnet Road, Suite 107

Austin, TX 78758Tel: 512-329-5757

SAN ANTONIO OFFICEIn the START Center for Cancer Care

4383 Medical Drive, Suite 127San Antonio, TX 78229

Tel: 210-307-4853

WILLIAMSON COUNTY OFFICEIn the Georgetown Community Resource Center

805 West University Avenue, Suite 107Georgetown, TX 78626

Tel: 512-329-5757

9101 Burnet Road, Suite 107Austin, Texas 78758tel 512.329.5757fax 512.298.3607

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Wonders & WorriesWonders & Worries ensures that children andteenagers can reach their full potential eventhough their parent is going through a seriousillness.

A parent’s illness can affect a child’s mentalhealth, brain development, relationships andschool performance. But with tools andguidance, families can strengthen theircommunication and effectively support eachother.

All services are provided free of charge, andoffered in English and Spanish. Since 2001,Wonders & Worries has served more than7,000 children and their family members.

www.wondersandworries.orgTel: 512-329-5757

What We DoWonders & Worries provides free, professionalsupport for children 2-18 years through aparent’s illness. Through activities, educationand self-expression, children and teens gain:

• Age-appropriate understanding of the illness, treatments and side effects

• Strategies for expressing feelings related to changes in the family

• Skills for coping with stress, anger, sadness and fear

• Confidence in how to communicate openly, honestly and constructively

• Connections to peers sharing similar experiences

Our ServicesProfessional child life staff work with thechildren and their caregivers to improveunderstanding, enhance communication andbetter manage the stress of a parent’s illness.Offered free of charge in English and Spanish,services include:

Individual SessionsProviding one-on-one support for ages 2-18

Group SessionsBringing together children ages 5+ to meetothers coping with similar experiences

Parent ConsultationsConnecting parents with methods to bettermanage & communicate during an illness,through consultations and parenting classes