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Full Resource Name:
NATIONAL CHILDREN'S CANCER SOCIETY (NCCS) - Emergency Assistance Fund
Address
Online Resource
Belleville, IL 62223
(314) 241-1600
Hours:
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 $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
Program Contact Information
Phone Numbers
Primary Program Phone
(314) 241-1600
800-5FAMILY, Toll Free Number
(800) 532-6459
Address Listings
Mailing
2900 Frank Scott Parkway West
Suite 928
Belleville, IL 62223
Physical (Primary)
Online Resource
Belleville, IL 62223
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Wishlist:
None
Volunteer Opportunities:
None
Date of Official Change:
May 24, 2024
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