Who We Help 

Wonders & Worries helps children, youth and families coping with a chronic or life-threatening illness. We work with families in all stages of survivorship and with any type of physical life-threatening or chronic illness. Since our beginning in late 2001, more than 350 children and adults in the greater Austin area have participated in our programs.  

Research indicates that stress within families is higher during illness than it is after a family has experienced a loss. We encourage families to access our services as soon after the initial diagnosis as possible. It is never too early to help your children cope with the effects of a loved one's illness.  

We also provide psychosocial support to children who are diagnosed with a chronic or life-threatening illness other than cancer.  It is our goal to avoid duplication of services currently offered in Central Texas. Because of this, we do not currently offer psychosocial support to children with cancer. Support for these brave children and their families can be obtained through Candlelighters.

Client testimonials

"Thank you for talking with our son about ALS and his Dad. It has really helped us to open a dialogue with him so it was definitely beneficial for him to talk with you. Thank you for taking your time with him. We really appreciate that. We feel fortunate that your organization was available to us. Your work is very important in our community."
-- Christina, a W&W Mom

"I wanted to send a quick thank you for all you have done, for K, and our whole family. Wonders & Worries has been a blessing for us. It has helped make a very difficult time much easier for my family. Thank you."
-- Lynn, a W&W Mom