Financial Grant Application

($500 per Family)

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for assistance, families must meet the following requirements:
✔ U.S. Citizen or Resident
✔ Child must be actively in treatment or within five years post-treatment
✔ Child must have a diagnosis of pediatric cancer
✔ Child must be between the ages of 0-18
✔ Child must have been diagnosed before turning 18

This application is only for a financial grant of $500.00. This is not for Leia’s Kids family parties or mental health retreats. 

Please note that you will be notified when your family is next in line to receive a donation or support. Due to a high volume of applications, we appreciate your patience as we do our best to assist all families in need. Thank you!


    Child Information

    Child’s Gender

    Is the child actively receiving treatment?

    Is your child’s treatment being facilitated at a hospital?



    Household Size

    How many people currently live in your household?

    Does the child have siblings?



    Parent’s Information



    Confidentiality Statement

    Your responses to the following questions will not disqualify you from receiving assistance. This information is collected solely for data collection and program expansion purposes. All responses will remain confidential and will not impact your eligibility for assistance.

    Household & Financial Information

    Military Status

    N/AActiveReserveVeteran

    Health Insurance

    Does your child have health insurance?

    Household Income

    What is your estimated annual household income??
    Under $25,000$25,000 – $49,999$50,000 – $74,999$75,000 – $99,999$100,000 – $149,999$150,000+

    Additional Financial Burdens

    Financial Impact of Cancer

    Has a cancer diagnosis impacted your household financially?
    If so, please describe how (e.g., loss of income, increased medical expenses, caregiving responsibilities, etc.):

    Has a parent/caregiver stopped working or reduced hours due to your child’s illness?
    YesNoReduced Hours

    Financial Assistance

    Are you currently receiving any financial assistance? (Check all that apply)
    MedicaidSocial Security Disability (SSI/SSDI)Food Stamps/SNAPHousing AssistanceOther Non Profit AssistanceOther

    Financial Challenges

    Have you faced any of the following financial struggles due to your child’s illness? (Check all that apply)
    Difficulty paying rent/mortgageUtility shutoff noticesCar payments or transportation issuesMedical debtBankruptcyEviction riskOther

    Grant Use

    How do you plan to use this grant? (Check all that apply & explain below)
    Medical expenses not covered by insuranceTravel/lodging for treatmentsMortgage/rent assistanceUtilities (electric, water, etc.)Groceries/food supportChildcare for siblingsEducational support (tutors, online schooling, etc.)Other