Celiac Disease Program
Welcome to Children's Hospital Boston Celiac Support Group
Now what? We can help. With more than 350 member families, the Celiac Support Group welcomes you to join us. Since 1992 we have provided a helping hand for families learning to manage the gluten-free lifestyle. Our members are primarily parents of children with celiac disease. We offer newly diagnosed families a wealth of knowledge and guidelines for raising celiac children.
As a new member, our outreach committee will contact you and give your family support in the form of diet education and a welcome basket filled with gluten- free foods.
Other membership benefits include:
- Networking with other parents
- A quarterly newsletter covering medical updates, news of the celiac community, gluten-free recipes, educational articles and gluten-free commercial product lists
- Membership meetings offering disease education, lifestyle management techniques, gluten- free foods and vendors.
- Parties & Social events where children and their families can socialize in a safe gluten-free environment
Support Group Registration
Support Group Registration Form Instructions
Celiac Support Group Registration Form
Financial Assistance Guidelines
New Resources
New Comic Book from Children's Hospital Boston: Amy Goes Gluten-Free
The Division of Gastroenterology and Nutrition at Children's Hospital Boston has now released their new comic book:
"Amy Goes Gluten-Free: A Young Person's Guide to Celiac Disease."
"Amy Goes Gluten-Free" is a comic book designed to help children navigate the diagnosis of celiac disease. Packed with pages of colorful pictures, nutrition information and activities. "Amy Goes Gluten-Free" is a fun and useful tool for new and veteran celiac patients alike!
DVD
The Celiac Support Group in partnership with Children's Hospital Boston recently produced an educational DVD entitled "Raising Your Celiac Child, Guidelines for a Gluten-Free Life." More than 2 hours in length, this comprehensive, educational tool provides the viewer with everything they need to know about living a gluten- free lifestyle. The DVD is designed with 12 interactive modules covering a full spectrum of lifestyle issues for celiac disease management
Celiac Support Group School Packet
This packet will provide you with the information and tools to help make you and your child's school experience happy and safe.
Celiac Disease Careplan Template
Download the Celiac Disease Careplan Template
College and Letting Go
