• Address fundamental needs of children, i.e. normal interaction, support, and general care-giving.
  • Increase awareness of the need for quality childcare among cancer patients and the benefits of developing accessible, affordable childcare resources for this population.
  • Support emotional needs of children who may feel emotions i.e. isolation, confusion, sadness.
  • Reduce mothers’ likelihood of experiencing anxiety and depression.
  • Increase mothers’ time to rest and relax during the course of treatment.