This study, called PediRISE Feasibility, is looking at whether the PediRISE Resource Program can be successfully offered to families with children (ages 0-17) who have a new cancer diagnosis and are experiencing financial hardship. The PediRISE program provides direct cash payments twice a month and benefits counseling. The main goal is to see if families are interested in joining a study like this, where they have a 50/50 chance of receiving the PediRISE program or standard care. This study is currently recruiting about 40 children with cancer who have recently started treatment. Success for this study means a good number of families agree to participate and stay in the study for the full 6 months.

Study design

This is a pilot, multi-center, randomized study, meaning participants are randomly assigned to either the PediRISE Program Group or the Usual Care Group. About 40 children with cancer and their families will take part.

What's involved

Participation involves screening for eligibility, study visits, and completing surveys and questionnaires. Your involvement will last for about 6 months.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Participants will be followed for about 6 months, with the participant attrition rate measured at this time.

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