Jacob's Heart Children's Cancer Support Services

Jacob's Heart Children's Cancer Support Services We strive to inspire compassionate action within local communities to create a safety net of support for the unique needs of each child and family.

Jacob’s Heart Children’s Cancer Support Services exists to improve the quality of life for children with cancer and support their families in the challenges they face.
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Our service areas are Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Benito, and South Santa Clara County. Jacob’s Heart Children’s Cancer Support Services exists to improve the quality of life for children with cancer and support their families in the challenges they face. We provide family-centered care that addresses the emotional, practical and financial struggles for families of children and teens during treatment, families experiencing anticipatory grief and those who are bereaved. We envision a community where every child with a serious or life-threatening condition has a strong, supported and informed family empowered to fully participate in their care.

Today is Social Worker Appreciation Day! 💖We want to take a moment to celebrate our Family Support Specialists and all t...
03/17/2026

Today is Social Worker Appreciation Day! 💖

We want to take a moment to celebrate our Family Support Specialists and all the amazing work they do at Jacob’s Heart. This dedicated team is the one that works directly with our families, walking alongside them as they battle pediatric cancer. They help each family navigate the unfamiliar and support them through all of the ups and downs that this journey brings. This work is not easy but we are grateful to have a team that shows our families love and support while they go through some of their hardest moments. 💗🎗️

Thank you to our amazing Family Support Specialists for all you do at Jacob’s Heart! 🌟

As the weather gets warmer and spring is quickly approaching, we are working on getting our Caroline’s Closet stocked up...
03/17/2026

As the weather gets warmer and spring is quickly approaching, we are working on getting our Caroline’s Closet stocked up! ✨

If you did not know, our Family Center has its very own Caroline’s Closet for our families to shop, free of charge. We fill this area up with different types of clothing and household necessities so families don’t have to worry about buying these things. Right now, we are needing help with stocking up on these items for our families:

🌟New or gently used clothing (men’s, women’s, teen boy and girl, 2T-12T)
🌟New or gently used kitchen items (plates, cups, pots/pans)
🌟New household items (detergents, shampoo and conditioner, toothbrush and toothpaste, cleaning supplies, blankets, bedding)
🌟New socks (all sizes from toddler to adults)

If you have any donations for our Caroline’s Closet, please drop them off at our Family Center, Monday to Friday from 9am - 5pm. We appreciate any support, these items make all the difference for our families as they battle pediatric cancer. 💛

Ring, ring, ring 🔔 another bell has been rung! 🌟We want to say a huge congratulations to one of our Jacob’s Heart kiddos...
03/05/2026

Ring, ring, ring 🔔 another bell has been rung! 🌟

We want to say a huge congratulations to one of our Jacob’s Heart kiddos, Christopher, for celebrating his end of treatment on Tuesday! 🎉 Christopher was diagnosed with B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in April 2023, with his family joining Jacob’s Heart shortly after in May 2023. We have had the privilege of supporting Christopher and his family for nearly three years, and standing by their side during this incredible celebration was a meaningful milestone for everyone involved. ❤️

Please give a huge round of applause to Christopher for this amazing achievement! 👏 Your Jacob’s Heart family is so proud of you!✨ ❤️

02/27/2026

Step right up and get your tickets now! 🎟️

On April 4th, we will be spending a beautiful evening at The Grove in Santa Cruz to help support local families battling cancer. This night will be all about celebrating our community, with our theme honoring one of our first Jacob's Heart events, Kidrageous. You won't want to miss out on what we have planned this year: live music, great food, fun entertainment, and so much more, all in support of local families battling pediatric cancer! ✨❤️

Tickets are for sale at the link in our bio, don’t miss out on our early-bird special, only happening until March 6th! 🎪

Our Valentine’s Art From the Heart day was full of crafts, smiles, and so much love! 🩷On Saturday, we held our first Art...
02/13/2026

Our Valentine’s Art From the Heart day was full of crafts, smiles, and so much love! 🩷

On Saturday, we held our first Art From The Heart of the year. Kiddos and parents got to participate in different Valentine’s themed crafts like creating cards, friendship bracelets, magnets, and bookmarks! 🎨 It was great bringing our families together for a fun day of Valentine’s day crafting and having some fun making different art pieces! 💗✨

We’re grateful to offer meaningful experiences of love and belonging for families who are navigating pediatric cancer or are in remission, because once a Jacob’s Heart family, always a Jacob’s Heart family. 🌟

Seeing these quotes from our families makes our hearts feel full! ❤️Our Full Hearts program delivers healthy, nutritious...
02/12/2026

Seeing these quotes from our families makes our hearts feel full! ❤️

Our Full Hearts program delivers healthy, nutritious groceries for our families twice a week. Whether it lifts the burden of grocery costs, food insecurity, or even access to fruits and veggies, we know that each food item makes a difference. 🥗 When you are battling pediatric cancer, the last thing you want to worry about is getting food on the table for your kiddo. We are grateful that we have our Full Hearts program at Jacob’s Heart to help relieve that burden. ✨

Thank you to all of our partners and donors who help make this amazing program possible for our families.❣️

02/04/2026

It is our 28th anniversary! ❤️🎂

To celebrate, we wanted to hear from our amazing kiddos, families, volunteers, and supporters! Their sweet messages are proof of the love and joy that goes into the work we have been doing over the past 28 years. Thank you to our amazing community for standing beside us as we support kiddos with cancer and their families. This work exists because of you. Every hour volunteered, every card made by hand, every grocery bag delivered, every dollar donated, and every family welcomed into Jacob’s Heart is a reminder that our community shows up with compassion and care when it matters most. 🌟

Thank you to everyone for being a part of our Jacob’s Heart family! We can’t wait to see what this next year brings. ❤️✨

Step right up for an unforgettable night under the big top! 🎪Our tickets are now on sale for our Jacob’s Heart Soirée on...
02/02/2026

Step right up for an unforgettable night under the big top! 🎪

Our tickets are now on sale for our Jacob’s Heart Soirée on April 4th, don’t miss out on our early bird price that goes from now until March 6th! We are so excited to spend a night of joy and generosity supporting kiddos battling cancer and their families. Don’t miss out on this special evening! ❤️

Buy your tickets now at the link in our bio✨❤️

We are getting ready to make more beautiful memories at our Forever Loved Grief Retreat! 🤍In less than two months, we wi...
01/29/2026

We are getting ready to make more beautiful memories at our Forever Loved Grief Retreat! 🤍

In less than two months, we will come together for a meaningful weekend with families who have experienced the loss of a child to cancer. At Forever Loved, everyone is given the time and space to connect with others through support groups, arts and crafts, group activities, and so much more. They have the ability to rest, reflect, and lean on one another for support throughout the whole weekend. 🤍✨

At Jacob’s Heart, we support families through their entire journey with pediatric cancer, which can mean even into bereavement. Through individual counseling, support groups, and retreats like Forever Loved, we aim to foster a feeling of knowing that you are not on this journey alone. We are here to support families through whatever they face because once a Jacob’s Heart family, always a Jacob’s Heart family. 🌟

01/23/2026

Our transportation program finished out 2025 with providing more rides than we did in 2024!🚗

In 2024, we did 1,556 rides, and in 2025, we did 1,703. That is almost 150 more rides for our families to critical appointments! Whether they have one car or just want to be present with their kiddo during these long trips, our drivers are here to make sure every family gets to their destination safely. We are proud to keep growing and supporting Jacob’s Heart families each year. 🌟❤️

Thank you to our amazing drivers for providing a safe and caring space and thank you to our supporters for making what we do possible. Because of you, we can make sure no child will ever miss a lifesaving appointment! ❤️

We are so grateful for Caroline’s Thrift Shop for their continuous support of Jacob’s Heart! 💗This past Sunday, we were ...
01/16/2026

We are so grateful for Caroline’s Thrift Shop for their continuous support of Jacob’s Heart! 💗

This past Sunday, we were deeply honored to receive a generous $20,000 donation. Caroline’s has been a cherished partner of Jacob’s Heart for the past 15 years, standing by our mission and supporting families facing pediatric cancer every step of the way. We are incredibly grateful for their continued generosity and unwavering commitment to our families. 🌟

Thank you, Caroline’s Thrift Shop, for being a part of the love, care, and support our families receive during their hardest moments. 🩷✨

Monterey County and Santa Cruz County Gives are officially over and we want to thank every single person who helped supp...
01/16/2026

Monterey County and Santa Cruz County Gives are officially over and we want to thank every single person who helped support our big ideas! 🌟

Because of all of you, we had our biggest year yet, we raised $26,950 from Santa Cruz Gives and $34,066 from Monterey County Gives! We are incredibly grateful to have been chosen to participate in both Gives, helping us spread the mission of Jacob’s Heart even further and grow the support for families battling pediatric cancer. 💗🎗️

Thank you to everyone for believing in the work we do at Jacob’s Heart! 🩷

Address

567 Auto Center Drive
Watsonville, CA
95076

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18317249100

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