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Hemiplegia and Stroke Association View CHASA Federal Tax Return information at GuideStar 2010 Infant and Childhood Stroke Fact Sheet Outcome of pediatric stroke survivors Database for Stroke in Infants and Children CHASA awards $8000 in college and trade school scholarships CHASA awards $7100 in Family Retreat Scholarships |
Children's Hemiplegia & Stroke Association WELCOME TO THE CHILDREN'S HEMIPLEGIA AND STROKE ASSOCIATION CHASA is first international non-profit organization to offer information and support to families of infants, children, and young adults who have hemiplegia or hemiplegic cerebral palsy, often due to perinatal stroke, childhood stroke, or other rare causes. HemiKids is an online discussion group where you can meet other parents of children who have hemiplegia, hemiparesis, or hemiplegic cerebral palsy. With over 1800 families, you'll find others who understand the joys and challenges of raising a child with hemiplegia. We talk about many issues - why our child had a stroke (many of us still don't know), how to find the best therapies, ways to help our children learn to dress independently, ideas for working with teachers and school systems, and more. Most of all, you'll find parents who understand what you're going through. You do not have to be alone. For the past 15 years, CHASA has recognized the need for information and support for families of children with hemiplegia due to pediatric stroke or other causes. CHASA provides an opportunity for families throughout the world to network and support each other through local meetings, online discussion groups, and educational websites. Families travel from as far away as Australia and Singapore to attend our annual family retreats. CHASA currently serves over 2000 families worldwide. NEW Streak for Pediatric Stroke - Join us as we do one activity every day for the entire month of May, to honor our little stroke survivors and other children who have hemiplegia. Learn more here. To donate to our cause, click here. NEW - Site Updates NEW - Four Research Studies Seeking Participants
Become a fan of CHASA on Facebook Read stories of hope about infant and childhood stroke survivors and children who have hemiplegia at the new Pediatric Stroke Hope website. Simple ways to increase Pediatric Stroke Awareness and raise funds for CHASA without spending a dime Learn more about children who have hemiplegia or pediatric stroke by viewing some of their family blogs, videos, and montages. Opportunities are available for families to participate in pediatric stroke or hemiplegia research and CHASA assists in connecting researchers with families of pediatric stroke survivors. Families and healthcare professionals participated in our first Childhood Stroke Awareness Day in 2002 and continue to work toward pediatric stroke awareness through our annual walks, and awareness activities. Stroke in an infant or child is one of the major causes of hemiplegia, hemiparesis, or hemiplegic cerebral palsy. Approximately 95% of the families involved with CHASA have a child who is an infant unilateral stroke survivor. To learn more about stroke in infants and children, visit our Kids Have Strokes website. |
