Blum Pediatric Resource Room
The Betty Ann Blum and Marjorie Blum Pediatric Resource Room provides a comfortable place for kids and caregivers to learn about childhood cancer and blood disorders, access free resources, and find support programs. Located in the Jimmy Fund Clinic on the third floor of Dana-Farber’s Dana building, the resource room can be an enjoyable place to visit during a clinic appointment. We offer daily activities for pediatric patients and their families. Stop by to visit our staff and volunteers. We are here to help.
Resources for Pediatric Patients and Families

The resource room offers access to programs and services at Dana-Farber/Boston Children’s. This includes information and applications for community organizations and a library of educational books and brochures. Below are resources you might find helpful.
- Books and Websites by Topic (also in Spanish)
- Caregiver Corner
- College Scholarships
- Community Organizations (also in Spanish)
- Teen and Young Adult Resources
- Sibling Support
- School Resources
- What’s Cooking cookbook
For Newly Diagnosed Patients
- Educational Guide for Oncology Patients and Caregivers (also in Arabic, Chinese, Portuguese, and Spanish)
- Ruggles Goes to the Jimmy Fund Clinic
- Welcome to the Jimmy Fund Clinic (video)
Coping with Treatment and Side Effects
- Feeling Accepted, Confident, Empowered and Strong: Tips for Teens
- Go Cart (Giving Options for Coping) (also in Arabic, Chinese, Portuguese, and Spanish)
- Hair Loss (Noodle Caboodle)
- Integrative Therapies
- Port Access in the Jimmy Fund Clinic (video, also in Arabic and Spanish)
- Port Access in the Jimmy Fund Clinic Resources (also in Arabic, Chinese, Portuguese, and Spanish)
- Stuffed Animals for Medical Play (also in Arabic, Chinese, Portuguese, and Spanish)
- Tips for Swallowing Pills (video)
Support Programs for Pediatric Patients and Families

While in clinic, the resource room offers a space to connect with other families. We offer activities including art, music, games, and iPads to use. You can learn more about some of our programs below.
- BEADS (Beading Each A Different Story) Program for Patients (also in Arabic and Spanish)
- BEADS Program for Siblings (also in Arabic and Spanish)
- College Care Package (also in Spanish)
- Cooking Classes (also in Arabic, Chinese, Portuguese, and Spanish)
- Groups for Jimmy Fund Clinic patients (also in Arabic, Chinese, Portuguese, and Spanish)
- Jimmy Jams (music group for toddlers and preschool ages)
- Connected (ages 6-9 support group)
- InBeTween (ages 9-13 support group)
- FACES & FLASHES (ages 13+ support groups)
- Groups for Jimmy Fund Clinic families
- Jimmy Fund Clinic Family Book Club
- Music Therapy (also in Arabic, Chinese, Portuguese, and Spanish)
If you have questions about the Blum Pediatric Resource Room, please email dfcijfcresourceroom@dfci.harvard.edu or call 617-632-3900.