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Sometimes you need additional support or resources that we can’t provide when caring for a sick child. Whether you’re looking for financial support for travel, information about a specific condition, support for well siblings or other family members, we’ve put together a selection of trusted local and national nonprofits to help you through your journey.

 

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Cal’s Angels

Cal’s Angels is a pediatric cancer foundation with a mission of granting wishes, raising awareness, and funding research to help kids fighting cancer. The goal is to remove the burden of diagnosis and give the entire family lasting memories.
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Email Cal’s Angels
847-960-5317

Chai Lifeline

Provides social, emotional, and financial support to children with life-threatening or lifelong illnesses and their families.

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Email Chai Lifeline
773-814-4446

United Healthcare Children’s Foundation

United Healthcare Children’s Foundation provides medical grant to kids and their families in times of medical need. Children must be 16 years or under at time of application and complete an application for consideration.

Visit Website 855-698-4223

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Angel Flight

Angel Flight’s mission is to serve people in need by arranging charitable flights for access to healthcare and other humanitarian services. They serve people with a financial need who reside in the Midwest by arranging charitable flights of 100-900 nautical miles for patients accessing medical care.

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866-569-9464

Jackson Chance Foundation

Jackson Chance Foundation’s NICU Transportation Program removes the financial burden of parking fees, giving every family the opportunity to be with their child each and every day. This service is available at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, Northwestern Medicine Prentice Women’s Hospital, and Rush University Children’s Hospital for NICU families only.

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Email Jackson Chance Foundation
773-484-0485

Miracle Flights for Kids

Miracle Flights for Kids improves access to health care by providing financial assistance for medical air travel to hospitals across America. Must complete application packet for consideration.

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Email Miracle Flights for Kids
702-261-0494

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All Kids

Comprehensive health insurance available to every uninsured child regardless of family income, immigration status, or health condition. Must live in Illinois, 18 years old or younger.

Visit Website 866-255-5437

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Department of Human Services

Assists families in paying for child care expenses and assists with special medical cases for low-income families who work or go to school. Other resources provided as well.

Visit Website 800-843-6154

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UIC: Division of Specialized Care for Children

Partners with IL families and communities to help children and youth with special health care needs connect to services and resources.

Visit Website 800-322-3722

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American Cancer Society

Whether you want to learn about treatment options, get advice on coping with side effects, or have questions about health insurance, the American Cancer Society is here to help. We can even find you a free ride to treatment or a free place to stay when treatment is far from home.

Visit Website 800-227-2345

Pathways

Pathways is a nonprofit focused on helping babies’ motor, sensory, and communication development. Resources and tools include milestone trackers, weekly videos, baby massage intervention, and more.

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