Part of the Shine On! Counseling and Support Program, the Tyler Foundation’s Shine On! House is a complete support facility near the National Center for Child Health and Development in Setagaya, Tokyo. Providing everything from child care for siblings to emergency accommodation to a variety of weekly classes for patients – this house is very special in Japan. The Shine On! House works synergistically with the clinical psychologists, counseling, and Shine On! activities in the cancer ward of the hospital to create a complete support system linking inpatients, outpatients, recovering patients, their families and the community.
The Tyler Foundation's Shine On! House
Shine On! House Phase I opened in April 2009 and offers:
- A secure child care facility for siblings of hospitalized children.
- A safe, relaxing and fun “oasis” for patients, siblings and parents to share family time outside of, but near, the hospital when the patient is not well enough to actually go home.
- An relaxation space for parents during the day.
- A business center with computer/printer/internet and library.
- Emergency short-term accommodation.
Program Summary
| Goal | : | To support siblings and families of children with cancer by providing child care, a safe relaxation space, emergency accommodation and weekly educational activities for siblings and patients. |
| Need | : | Lack of support linking inpatients, outpatients, recovering patients, their families and the community. |
| Description | : | A complete support facility for children with cancer and their families near the National Center for Child Health and Development in Setagaya-ku, Tokyo. |
| Program Leaders | : | Mari Yamamori |
| Term | : | Since April 2009. |
Facility Overview |
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| Target Age Range | : | 0~6 years old (please ask us about students) |
| Capacity | : | 4 people |
| Open Hours | : | Monday~Friday (except national holidays) |
| Single Day Care | : | 9:00~17:30 |
| Half Day Care | : | 9:00~13:00, or 14:00~17:30 |
| Usage Fees | : | Single Day Care: 2,000 yen per child Half Day Care: 1,000 yen per child |
| Address | : | 2-18-8 Seijou, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 157-0066 （東京都世田谷区成城 2-18-8） 10 minutes walk from Odakyu Line Seijougakuenmae Station’s South Exit |
| Reservations & Inquiries | : | Shine On! House Tel. 03–3415–5945 (090–9138–7560) Please contact us before coming to use facilities or visit. Reservations are possible up to one week in advance. Reservations are possible for one week at a time. |
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