wish granting organizations

wish granting organizations Possible Funding Opportunities/Benefits for Children with Disabilities and Their Families Government Benefits Supplemental Security Income (SSI): www.ssa.gov/ssi 800-772-1213 , Disability benefit paid to qualifying individuals whose household income falls below a certain level Department of Developmental Services: www.ct.gov/dds 860-418-6000 , Monetary benefits and respite services for Connecticut residents who have an intellectual disability The Katie Beckett Waiver: The CT Department of Social Services/ 800-445-5394 , Provides access to Medicaid coverage for children with disabilities or complex medical needs, whose families are over the income limit for Medicaid , Family’s income at or below 300% of the SSI federal benefit rate; asset limit is $1,000 , Child must require a skilled level of home healthcare , Waiting list of possibly several years HUSKY: www.huskyhealth.com/ 877-CT-HUSKY , Medical insurance coverage for children under age19, whose families meet income limits Care 4 Kids: www.ctcare4kids.com/ 888-214-KIDS , Financial assistance for childcare to low-income working families Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): www.ct.gov/snap/ 800-445-5394 , Helps low-income individuals and families afford the cost of food at grocery stores and farmers’ markets : Women, Infants and Children (WIC) www.wicprograms.org/state/connecticut/ 800-741-2142 , Supplemental food program for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, nonbreastfeeding postpartum women, infants, thand children up to their 5 birthday Chronic Disabilities/Disability Specific Funds Yes Grace Rocks: www.yesgracerocks.org , Funds for therapies (especially music therapy) for children with brain tumors or with traumatic brain injury Chronic Disease Fund: www.gooddaysfromcdf.org , Medication assistance and therapeutics United Healthcare Children’s Fund: www.uhccf.org , Children with health problems worldwide Bright Steps Forward: www.brightstepsforward.org , Supports therapies for children with neurological disorders regardless of geographic locations Aubrey Rose Foundation: www.aubreyrose.org , For families who have financial needs due to medical expenses Disabled Children’s Relief Fund: www.dcrf.com 516-377-1605 , Small grants for education, services, and equipment Children’s Charity Fund: www.childrenscharityfund.org 800-643-5787 , Purchases equipment for children who are terminally ill or who have disabilities/whose parents have exhausted their means Have a Heart: www.haveaheartcharity.org , Helping families of children who have cancer with bills Obi Harrington-Howes Foundation: www.ohhf.org 888-265-5859 , For children w/spinal cord injuries , Equipment, medical expenses, home renovations or beds etc. Healthwell Foundation: www.healthwellfoundation.org 800-675-8416 , Help for children with a variety of diseases using many medications (regional) Kelly Brush Foundation: www.kellybrushfoundation.org 802-846-5298 , Financial assistance for adaptive sports, recreation, and exercise equipment for individuals with spinal cord injuries (national) Travis Roy Foundation: www.travisroyfoundation.org , Help with adaptive equipment for people with spinal cord injuries (national) Crew’s Voice: www.crewsvoice.org , Helps children with special needs have opportunities to participate in recreational and social activities UCP Elsie S. Bellows Fund: www.ucphartford.org/bellows-fund / 800-236-6201 ext. 324 , Help for CT children with cerebral palsy for assistive technology and equipment Gracie’s Hope: www.gracieshope.org , Therapy and equipment for children with special needs (national) Association of Blind Citizens: www.blindcitizens.org/assistive_tech.htm , Helps people who are blind who have incomes lower then $50,000 by paying for half the cost of assistive technology equipment from $200-$6,000 Faith’s Hope Foundation: www.faithshopefoundation.org , Helps with finances while child is hospitalized Faith and Family Foundation: www.faithandfamilyfoundation.org , Funds therapeutic riding and swimming Gia Nicole Angel Foundation: www.giafoundation.com , Enhances daily functioning of children with special needs by purchasing specific item or items iTaalk: itaalk.org/fundingsources.html , List of funding sources for communication devices Kya’s Krusade: kyaskrusade.org/info/programs-and- services/financial-assistance-program/ , Money for equipment & therapies iTaalk Autism Foundation: itaalk.com/ipadadaygrant.html , Provides interactive technology to individuals w/autism Loud Mommy: www.loudmommy.com , Assistive technology for children with autism ages 2-12 who are nonverbal Access Pass: , U.S. Dept. of the Interior free lifetime pass to U.S. citizens with permanent disabilities to National Parks, etc. , Admits pass owner and any passengers with them Town/Regional Specific Funds The Joey Children’s Fund of Branford: JCFB P.O. Box 959 Branford, CT 06405 203-481-3622 , Support to Branford families with children who are acutely or chronically ill Branford Education Association Children’s Fund: BEA 185 E Main St. Branford, CT 06405 203-481-3622 , School personnel can apply for assistance to meet physical, social, and emotional needs of Branford children Children’s Advancement Fund: www.cafinfo.org/ 860-967-3713 , Funds to help CT children access therapy services Save the Kid Fund: savethekid.org/aboutus.html CT/RI , Medical needs, adaptive equipment, necessities Cherish the Children Foundation: www.ctchildren.org CT , Equipment for CT children who are underprivileged, terminally ill, or who have special medical needs The Umbrella Club: www.umbrellaclub.org CT , CT children who have medical needs can be awarded funds for expenses, home renovation, equipment, etc. Molly Ann Tango Memorial Foundation: www.mollytango.org 203-403-7070 , Eastern U.S. children with special healthcare needs The Scotty Fund: scottyfund.org 203-743-1381 CT , CT children hardship cases only – expenses for critically ill children Abby’s All Stars: abbysallstars.org CT st, For CT children with diabetes; Fairfield County gets 1 choice Gifts of Love CT: giftsoflove.org Greater Hartford area , Critical need families with children who are ill or who have other emergencies for up to one year Connecticut Lifespan Respite Coalition CT Medical Home Initiative: www.ctrespite.org 877-737-1966 , Small grants for respite for children who are chronically ill up to age 18 Sam’s Children: www.samschildreninc.org 860-757-3434 x124 , New England children with major illnesses New Haven Diaper Bank: www.thediaperbank.org 203-934-7009 , Organization also provides information on other towns’ diaper banks Adaptive Equipment & Assistive Technology Devices Rehab Equipment Exchange: www.rehabequipmentexchange.com , Pediatric equipment wanted and for sale , Contact state used equipment sites on website The Freecycle Network: www.freecycle.org , Nonprofit organization in which people can give and receive items for free in their own towns New England Assistive Technology Center (NEAT) at Oakhill Equipment Restoration Center (ERC) www.neatmarketplace.org/ 860-243-2869 , Assistive technology equipment available at lower cost or for short-term loan , NEAT Lending Library provides short-term loans of assistive technology devices to members of the NEAT Center at Oakhill , Membership free for persons with disabilities and their family members Charlie’s Closet (Guilford) www.gimct.org/closet.html/ 203-453-8359 , Medical equipment clearinghouse for Guilford and shoreline , Many Connecticut towns have similar programs – information can be found at: spx?tax=LH-5000#.UmvezN1nqFg.email Morgan Project Pediatric Disability Equipment Exchange Program: themorganproject.org , Gently used adaptive equipment at no charge Variety Children’s Charity – variety kids on the go: usvariety.org/pdfs/VarietyKidsOnTheGo_Q&A.pdf , Adaptive equipment, special needs bikes, strollers, car seats, wheelchairs Wish Granting Organizations Reach for a Dream: www.reachforadream.org , Grants dreams of children fighting life-threatening illnesses Wish Upon a Hero: www.wishuponaherofoundation.org , Grants wishes to people of all ages (in all locations), who have any disability or need Benefit 4 Kids: www.b4k.org/ 810-441-2579 , Grants outdoor wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses Challenge Air: www.challengeair.com/ 877-FLY-KIDS , Provides flying experiences for children with physical disabilities Children’s Wish Foundation International: www.childrenswish.org 800-323-WISH , Grants wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses Dream Factory: www.dreamfactoryinc.com/ 800-456-7556 , Grants wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses or who are chronically ill Kids Wish Network: www.kidswishnetwork.org/ 888-918-9004 , Grants first wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses Marty Lyons Foundation: www.martylyonsfoundation.org 212-977-9474 , Grants wishes to children from ages 3-17 with life- threatening illnesses within the geographic location of the foundation’s principle office (New York) Starlight Foundation: www.starlight.org/ 323-634-0800 , Grants wishes to children who are seriously ill, ages 4-18 A Special Wish Foundation: www.spwish.org/ 800-486-WISH , Grants wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses from birth-age 21 (only foundation that grants wishes to infants) Sunshine Foundation: www.sunshinefoundation.org 800-457-1976 , Grants wishes of children who are ill, have physical disabilities, or have been abused, from ages 3-18 (no geographic boundaries) Children’s Happiness Foundation: 781-837-5229 , Grants wishes of New England children ages 3-18, with life- threatening or chronic degenerative diseases