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Families raising children with disabilities, special health care needs, and other medical challenges often experience increased expenses. Needs such as hearing aids, mobility devices, home and vehicle modifications, therapy services, and travel may not be covered by a family’s insurance. There are several small programs and grants that may help families to meet the needs of their children. It is important to know that the following programs do not represent a complete listing and that eligibility for and availability of each program varies. Families are encouraged to connect with providers and others continually to learn about additional programs that may be of assistance.
Within Your CommunityCivic Organizations and Sororities. such as Kiwanis, Lions, or Sertoma may be able to provide financial assistance to purchase equipment or meet other needs. Check your local phone directories or the Chamber of Commerce for a listing of civic organizations in your area.
Community Foundations. There are nearly 80 community foundations in Indiana. Each foundation houses a variety of grants and funds. Your local community foundation can provide guidance as to the availability of local funds that may meet your needs. To find the community foundation near you, visit https://www.tgci.com/funding-sources/IN/community Township Trustee. Each county in Indiana is divided into townships. Each township is managed by a trustee. The township trustee distributes emergency aid from a “township assistance fund.” Rules about who can access these funds and how much is available vary widely by county and by township; however, some help may be available. Contact your local trustee to find out more. To find your trustee, check the township association web site at Indiana Township Association - Powered by AMO (ita-in.org) National ProgramsOracle Health Foundation provides pediatric grants that cover a wide variety of clinical, equipment, travel and lodging, and vehicle modification costs related to children's healthcare needs covered expenses as well as eligibility requirements to apply for grants https://www.oraclehealthfoundation.org/request-a-grant
United Healthcare Children's Foundation is a not-for-profit that provides grants to cover out-of-pocket medical expenses for children 16 years old or younger that are not covered or not completely covered by a family’s private health insurance. Additional information and an online application can be found at http://www.uhccf.org/. Dollar For is a nonprofit organization that helps individual patients navigate and access hospital financial assistance programs that forgive or reduce bills based on income. For more information or to find out if your bill qualifies for hospital financial assistance, visit https://dollarfor.org/ SupportNow is a free platform for families experiencing difficult situations. They have a database of grants (by location and diagnosis) and a free registry to raise funds and other support. Visit https://www.supportnow.org/ to learn more. Diagnosis SpecificHear Indiana provides resources and advocacy for children with hearing loss. Contact them via their website https://www.hearindiana.org/ or by phone at
(317) 828-0211. Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education provides information to families of deaf and hard of hearing children. For additional information, contact them via their website https://www.in.gov/health/cdhhe/ or by phone at (855) 875-5193. The Muscular Dystrophy Association assists with the purchase of wheelchairs, leg braces, and communication devices. Contact the Indiana University office for more information. Shriners Hospitals for Children serve children up to the age of 18 with orthopedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries and cleft lip and palate are eligible for admission and receive all care in a family-centered environment at no charge – regardless of financial need. While there is no Shriners Hospital in Indiana, qualifying children can receive treatment at centers in surrounding states. Call (800) 237-5055 or visit https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en for more information. Indiana Resource DirectoriesCheck for grant resources through Indiana Institute on Disability and Community/Indiana Resource Center for Autism at: https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/irca/resources/financial.html
FINDER – a directory of services, programs and resources for the disability community. Search here: https://www.indianadisabilityresourcefinder.org/ For more information, email Indiana Family to Family at [email protected] or visit our website at inf2f.org. |
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This fact sheet was supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $96,750 with 89% percent financed with nongovernmental sources. The contents are those of INF2F and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.
This fact sheet was supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $96,750 with 89% percent financed with nongovernmental sources. The contents are those of INF2F and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.
