NATIONAL CHILDREN'S CANCER SOCIETY (NCCS) - Emergency Assistance Fund
Address
500 North Broadway
Suite 1850
Saint Louis, MO 63102
(314) 241-1600
Service Hours
Monday: 8:30 AM - 4:15 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 4:15 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 4:15 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 4:15 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:15 PM
Description:
Provides $200 emergency assistance per year to families who have a child that has been inpatient for 30 consecutive days. Assistance may be used for the following expenses:
- Mortgage
- Rent
- Utility payments
- Childcare
- Health Insurance premiums
- Car expenses
- Treatment-related expenses
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 30 consecutive days during the past 90 days OR child must have been away from home/relocated for treatment for 30 consecutive days during the past 90 days
Languages:
None
Program Fees:
No fee
Intake Process:
Visit website to apply
Documents Required
- Bank account information
Contacts
Program Contact Information
Primary Contact
Program Contract Information
(800) 532-6459
Phone Numbers
Primary Program Phone
(314) 241-1600
800-5FAMILY, Toll Free Number
(800) 532-6459
Address Listings
Mailing
500 North Broadway
Suite 1850
Saint Louis, MO 63102
Physical (Primary)
500 North Broadway
Suite 1850
Saint Louis, MO 63102
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Wishlist:
None
Volunteer Opportunities:
None
Date of Official Change:
February 17, 2023
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Geography Served
- Illinois
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