Due to COVID-19, not all of ASK's programs are operating as they would normally. If you have any questions about the status of any of our programs, please contact Denice Grawe, ASK's Program Manager, for up-to-date information.
Why it's important:
100% of ASK kids enrolled in our educational programs are going on to the next grade level with their peers, despite missed school days and cognitive late effects from treatment.

First STEP Preschool

First STEP (Socialization Through Enriched Play) offers an individualized early childhood educational program for children ages 3 - 5 whose preschool or pre-K experience has been postponed or interrupted during medical treatment.  First STEP is specially designed to meet the unique educational, social and emotional needs of young children with chronic illnesses as they go through the process of healing. This program is provided through the partnership with First Baptist Preschool.

For more information, contact Denice Grawe at DGrawe@askccf.org or call 804-621-7709.

After School Enrichment/ In-Person & Online Tutoring

ASK provides our school-age patients, survivors, and siblings with weekly after school enrichment in Richmond, as well as in-person tutoring in Colonial Heights and Fredericksburg. We also partner with Trilogy Mentors to offer online individual tutoring for children struggling with their schoolwork and in need of additional support. We also provide neuro-pysch testing and evaluations and recommendations for advocating for your child to receive support services at their school when they return after treatment.

For more information, contact Alma Morgan at alma.morgan@vcuhealth.org or call 804-514-7897.

The Launch Project

The Launch Project connects our high school students and young adults with community resources and post-secondary opportunities through one-on-one coaching and enrichment activities. Participants also learn enhanced advocacy techniques that will carry
them into adulthood.
The Launch Project works to support our
students and young adults before, during, and after graduation to enhance educational and vocational success by offering educational workshops, college and vocational advising, and college/vocational scholarships in an effort to help our kids move forward in the lives they have fought so hard to keep.

For more information, contact Michelle Jarnagin-Johnson at MJohnson@askccf.org or call 804-318-4695.

Health & Wellness

Moving Forward Wellness Program

To help our survivors age 10 - 18 get back on their feet and active after treatment, ASK offers "Moving Forward," a health and wellness program.  Offered through our partnership with the YMCA of Greater Richmond, participants receive a year of personal training along with a family membership.

For more information, contact Denice Grawe at DGrawe@askccf.org or call 804-621-7709.