The Valerie Fund

Rooted in Maplewood, New Jersey, this nonprofit delivers comprehensive pediatric oncology and hematology care through a network of eight Comprehensive Care Centers that span New Jersey, New York, and the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Since its inception in 1976, the organization has focused on keeping care local and accessible for families confronting cancer and blood disorders, guiding patients from the moment of diagnosis through survivorship.
Its strength lies in a holistic care model that integrates medical treatment with emotional and financial support. A dedicated team—comprising social workers, psychologists, and child life specialists—coordinates services across partner hospitals to provide seamless, continuous care for each patient. Together, this network serves more than 6,500 patients each year, underscoring its essential role in the regional pediatric oncology and hematology ecosystem.
Key programs and services include:

Comprehensive Care Centers that bring advanced cancer and blood disorder treatment closer to home by reducing travel and scheduling hurdles.
Emergency Fund offering timely financial assistance for unexpected treatment-related costs.
Sickle Cell Patient Program delivering counseling and medical support tailored to children with sickle cell disease.
Camp Happy Times, a one-week summer experience designed to provide relief, friendship, and a sense of normalcy for kids undergoing treatment or in remission.
Scholarship program awarding more than $625,000 for the 2024-25 academic year to patients pursuing higher education.

By prioritizing care close to home and coordinating comprehensive support, families navigate complex treatment with less travel and more stability. The organization maintains a strong commitment to donor privacy, with policies in place to protect personal information and sustain long-term impact.