Programs & Services
We provide services FREE of charge to persons with sickle cell disease, their families, and the general public.
Programs for Children & Teens
BabySteps Parent Education Program (Ages 0-6)
An education and support program specifically for parents of children with sickle cell disease. Virtual meetings provide a range of topics to help parents learn more about SCD.
Camp Crescent Moon (Ages 7-14)
A creative outdoor group experience for children with sickle cell disease. Group activity, campfire programs, and community living.
Camp Gibbous (Ages 15-20)
Teens with sickle cell disease between the ages of 15-18 are eligible to attend. Camp activities include Archery, Zipline, Ropes Course, and more!
SC Crew (Ages 15-20)
The SC Crew provides a supportive trusting environment for teenagers with sickle cell disease to learn, grow, build relationships, and have fun.
Programs for Infants + Parents
Newborn Screening Hemoglobin Trait Follow-Up
The Sickle Cell Disease Foundation (SCDF) is a certified sickle cell trait counseling center. In partnership with the California Department of Public Health, Division of Genetic Disease Screening-Newborn Screening Program the SCDF provides parents of infants identified with sickle cell trait, hemoglobin C trait and hemoglobin D trait FREE trait counseling and family testing.
Services for Adults
Support/Network Groups
Monthly meetings are held in Los Angeles, the Inland Empire and the Antelope Valley.
Adult Clinics
Clinical services specifically tailored to meet the needs of adults with sickle cell disease.
Psychosocial Support / Counseling
FREE counseling services are available at the Foundation. If you need help, we have experts available who understand how SCD affects individuals & families. 
Kind words from our participants
“SCDFC has been a place that provided me with memories that will last forever. As a kid with sickle cell, life was always about the things I couldn’t do. The foundation was a place where there was always something fun and safe for me to do. Whether it was camp where I didn’t have to worry about the temperature of the pool, or a basketball game with people my mom trusted, or the annual Christmas party, the foundation provided a fun, safe yes in a world of no.”
— Camper
“The sickle cell foundation has helped me in so many ways. They helped teach me more about my sickle cell, how to advocate for myself and helped me transition into adult life. Other than knowledge I was able to connect with people who also had the disease and could understand me but I also gained an amazing Mentor who has helped shaped me into who I am today.”
— SC Crew Member
“When I think of SCDFC I get the feeling of comfort. A place and people that I know has and will always be there for my girls and I when the road gets rough. They have been a source of great education for me whenever I have questions or concerns.”