How We Can Help
If your child has been diagnosed with a life-threatening critical medical condition, your whole world has just been turned upside down. Mitchell Thorp Foundation can help guide you through the maze of paperwork, provide an emotional foundation, advocated on your behalf, and give you the tools and resources to cope with the extraordinary demands of dealing day-by-day with your child's and your family's needs. The foundation practices culturally competent, trauma-informed care and equitable access to all services.
Upon acceptance as one of Mitchell Thorp Foundation's client families, you will have the choice to opt-in for a free crowdfunding page to raise money for your child. All money raised goes directly to vendors of your services and there are no taxes or fees. Just send us a picture and your child's journey description and we will set it up for you.
Upon acceptance as one of Mitchell Thorp Foundation's client families, you will have the choice to opt-in for a free crowdfunding page to raise money for your child. All money raised goes directly to vendors of your services and there are no taxes or fees. Just send us a picture and your child's journey description and we will set it up for you.
Are You Eligible?
Each family's needs are individually assessed. Assistance is available to those families who have a child that meets the following qualifications:
- Under the age of 21, who has been diagnosed with a life-threatening critical medical condition
- United States citizen or lawful, permanent resident of the United States- a copy of the child's birth certificate or 1-151 form (green card) may be required by Mitchell Thorp Foundation at the time of application
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Support Services
- Provide equitable access and support in the areas of: Medical & Home, Healing & Rehabilitation, and Conversion Wheelchair Vans
- Provide supportive counseling and advice as the family copes with their child's critical medical condition
- Maintain close contact with each family through visits to the home and hospital
- Advocate for families in their dealings with hospital bills
- Provide support services for mental and behavioral healthcare
- All funds are distributed to vendors (i.e. hospitals, SDG&E, medical equipment, etc.), not directly to families
- Medical bills must be from within the last twelve months and be directly for the child
- Managing and allocation of funds raised through your child's crowdfunding page
Applying for Assistance
- Families who demonstrate financial need may be eligible for financial assistance from Mitchell Thorp Foundation
- Requests for financial assistance are considered on a case by case basis, taking into account each family's individual circumstances
- The family must demonstrate that its financial need is caused by the impact of the child's critical medical condition
- If financial assistance is requested, the parents must complete an application and submit verification of income, copy of previous year tax returns (first two pages)
How Does the Approval Process Work?
The Board of Directors reviews all applications weekly. We will notify the applicant upon physician and social workers' verification. When all requirements are completed, we will provide services and financial assistance. Mitchell Thorp Foundation practices trauma-informed care and equitable access to all services. Applicants will have the choice to opt-in for a free crowdfunding page to raise money for their child. All money raised goes directly to vendors of your services and there are no taxes or fees. Just send us a picture and your child's journey description and we will set it up.
Download The Family Assistance Application Below
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Online fillable version
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Print and write-in version
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