Practical help. Compassionate care.
Support is designed around real needs arising when an infant or young child faces a serious medical condition.
What assistance may cover
Medical travel
Reasonable fuel, parking, and transportation costs linked to qualifying care.
Temporary lodging
Short-term accommodation near a treatment facility when necessary.
Meals and essentials
Food, basic family necessities, and essential infant supplies.
Household stability
Eligible rent, mortgage, utilities, or other essential costs affected by the medical crisis.
Care for siblings
Reasonable childcare or related practical needs during medical treatment.
Bereavement support
Limited, compassionate support with eligible needs following the loss of a child.
Who may be eligible
- Families dealing with a serious or life-threatening condition affecting a child from prenatal diagnosis through 23 months of age.
- Households primarily residing in Mississippi; certain limited geographic exceptions may be considered under written policy.
- Families experiencing documented financial or practical hardship related to the child’s medical circumstances.
- Families willing to participate in an impartial, confidential review of eligibility and need.
There is no single automatic income cutoff. Awards are based on individual circumstances, program funds, and independent review.
Funding limits and decisions
Under the Foundation’s initial assistance policy, routine assistance may total up to $2,500 per household in a rolling 12-month period, including eligible emergency support of up to $500. Exceptions require additional documented review and authorization.
These amounts are policy ceilings, not promised payments. Assistance is not guaranteed, and available funding or program readiness may limit awards. When practical, eligible bills are paid directly to service providers or vendors.
A fair and private process
Decisions are made by disinterested reviewers under written policies. Assistance is offered without regard to religion, race, national origin, gender, disability, or whether a family agrees to share its story publicly. No donor may direct assistance to a chosen family.
Important: We are not a medical provider, emergency service, or source of medical advice.
Think your family may qualify?
You can begin with a simple, nonsensitive inquiry to find out about the Foundation’s current application process.