Brave Kids, Strong Families

Thu Feb 19 2026 at 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm UTC-05:00

Kettering Health Cancer Center | 3700 Southern Blvd, Dayton, OH 45429-1265, United States | Dayton

Kettering Health
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 Brave Kids, Strong Families
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Brave Kids, Strong Families - Support and education for families navigating a cancer diagnosis
Date: Thursday, Feb 19
Time: 6-7:30 p.m.
Location: Kettering Health Cancer Center
3700 Southern Blvd., Kettering
Talking about cancer can be difficult. Brave Kids, Strong Families is a free program from Kettering Health Cancer Care that helps families with children ages 5-15 cope with a loved one’s diagnosis. Guided by trained experts, families use conversation and creative projects to express feelings and build confidence to continue these discussions at home.
Program Details
For Kids (limited to 20 participants):
• Refreshments provided
• Activities to get to know each other
• Art projects focused on expressing feelings
• Age-appropriate education about cancer
• Guided tour of the Cancer Center
For Parents and Caregivers
• Guidance on age-appropriate communication with kids
• Tips and project ideas to continue conversations at home
• A take-home journal for family communication
• Information on nationwide and virtual support resources
• Contact information for Kettering Health Cancer Care social workers for ongoing support
Space is limited, so register today!
Register here: https://ketteringhealth.org/event/brave-kids-strong-families-2/
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