The American Kidney Fund offers the Safety Net Grant Program to help patients with kidney disease cover health care expenses not covered by insurance. Typical expenses include the cost of transportation to and from dialysis, over-the-counter medicines, co-payments, dentures and other needs.

The American Kidney Fund also supports U.S. kidney patients through other need-based financial assistance programs, including:

• Disaster relief
• Help with paying insurance premiums
• Grants for children

Children’s Flight of Hope (CFOH) provides flights to essential, life-changing and life-saving medical care for children in need. CFOH eases the emotional and financial burden on families by providing commercial airline tickets for children and caregivers for the duration of their child’s treatment.

CFOH provides commercial airline tickets for children traveling in the United States to specialized medical care with board-certified doctors at accredited medical facilities. To learn more or to start the application process, visit Frequently Asked Questions and Resources on CFOH’s website.

For questions, please contact CFOH at connect@cfoh.org or (919) 466-8593.

Life’s Plan mini grants provide self-advocates start-up money to build a micro-industry business. A micro-industry is a business run by an adult or adults with a disability to earn money and be more financially independent. The micro-industry mini grant will provide up to $2,000 in funding.

Individuals may be supported by staff or advocates to run a variety of business such as jewelry making, used book resale, greeting cards, errand running, food cart, shredding, lawn/snow removal services and other ideas. Agencies and service organizations are not eligible for this grant.

Grant applications are available year-round:

• Mini grants application instructions and contacts  in English
• Mini grants application instructions and contacts  in Spanish

 

Chase’s Warrior Foundation (CWF) provides information and adaptive, therapeutic equipment to families of children and young adults with altered physical conditions and/or special needs. CWF funds equipment that will improve the applicant’s potential for recreation, mobility and everyday living success.

CWF provides life-changing adaptive equipment to families with children and young adults under 26 who have a disability or long-term injury that challenges their everyday lives:

• CWF reviews each request on an individual basis
• CWF grants requests depending on the funds available at the time of the request
• Families will receive a letter, email or phone call notifying them of the decision to either grant or deny funding
• Requests may be full payments or partial payments, depending on financial need
• Anyone receiving grant funds must wait two years before applying again.

For any questions, please contact Chase’s Warrior Foundation at info@cwfusa.org.

The Lions of Illinois Foundation is a nonprofit charitable organization that serves people throughout Illinois with vision and hearing needs. Programs and services include Camp Lions, children’s vision screenings, and help with accessing vision and hearing services and equipment.

See the Lions Club Programs and Services brochure for more details.

Visit the Lions of Illinois Foundation Social Services page to learn more about how Lions Clubs statewide can help provide vision and hearing services or to fill out an application.

For questions, please contact the Lions Club of Illinois Foundation at (815) 756-5633 or (815) 756-5633 V/TTY RELAY.

The Red Kite Project at Chicago Children’s Theatre is a series of unique and innovative programs for youth on the autism spectrum and their families. It also includes initiatives and productions to make theatrical and educational programming accessible to young people with developmental disabilities and other accessibility needs. The Red Kite Project offers classes, camps, access performances and more.

For more details, contact Director of Education and Access Programs Sam Mauceri at sam@chicagochildrenstheatre.org or call (312) 374-8829.

The Learning Disabilities Association (LDA) of Illinois offers resources and supports to empower individuals with learning disabilities throughout their lifespan. It provides people with learning disabilities, their families, teachers and other professionals information on state legislation, learning disabilities, awards and scholarships, and more.

Learn more about LDA of Illinois scholarship opportunities for students, special education teachers, parents and other awards.

Rincon Family Services offers a wide range of support to individuals and families across Chicagoland. Programs and services include counseling, case management, violence prevention, education, and substance use prevention and treatment services.

Rincon Family Services community programs also include:

• Rental assistance and eviction prevention
• Immigration integration
• A construction pre-apprenticeship program and more

For questions, please contact Rincon Family Services at rtinoco@rinconfamilyservices.org or (773) 564 -9070.

We Are Brave Together is a nonprofit organization that provides respite, community and resources for mothers caring for children of any age with disabilities, unique needs, or other medical or mental health challenges. We Are Brave Together offers:

• Virtual support groups and Mom Mingles
• Information and resources
• An Emergency E-Resource Guide
• Newletters, podcasts and book recommendations
• Special events and retreats

Visit “We Are Brave Together” online for questions, more information or to connect.

Community Child Care Connection (CCCC) provides support and resources to families and childcare providers to help ensure quality, affordable childcare and education options in Christian, Logan, Macoupin, Mason, Menard, Montgomery, Morgan, Sangamon, and Scott counties. CCCC helps families explore childcare and education options and what to look for when choosing care. It also offers programs to help pay for care and find local education and childcare providers. CCCC also provides professional development and regional training opportunities for child care providers.

CCCC is one of 16 community-based organizations that make up the Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) System, which provides services and supports to families, providers and communities across Illinois.

For help or questions, call (217) 525-2805 or email info@4childcare.org.