Description:

Provides $300 emergency assistance per year to families who have a child that has been inpatient for 15 consecutive days. Assistance may be used for any necessary expenses, including:
- Treatment related expenses
- Mortgage/rent
- Utility payments
- Health Insurance premiums
- Car expenses
- Childcare

Eligibility:

- Child must be diagnosed with cancer. If child has a brain tumor, the tumor must be high grade (III or IV) or anaplastic to be eligible.
- Child must have been diagnosed on or before his/her 18th birthday and treated before his/her 21st birthday. Adults who relapse after their 18th birthday and who were not previously assisted are not eligible for services.
- Child must be a citizen of the United States or reside in the United States with an I-551 card (green card) for 12 months without prior history of the current illness.
- Guardian applying for assistance must have less than $5,000 in easily accessible bank accounts (such as checking and savings).
- Child must have been inpatient for 15 consecutive days during the past 90 days OR child must have been away from home/relocated for treatment for 15 consecutive days during the past 90 days

Languages:

None

Program Fees:

No fee

Intake Process:

Visit website to apply

Documents Required
- Bank statements
- Letter from hospital social worker

Contacts

Phone Numbers

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Wishlist:

None

Volunteer Opportunities:

None

Date of Official Change:

May 24, 2024