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Childhood Cancer Lifeline of New Hampshire

Emergency Fund

What you get

Payment of an unexpected bill while your child is in active treatment. The amount is not published. Ask. Open now, but funds are limited, so ask early.

Who starts it
You, with a letter from your social worker or doctor
How it’s sent
Online, on their website
Your time
About 15 minutes, plus waiting for the letter
Last checked
Aug 27, 2026

Before you start, check you fit

  • Your child is 19 or under.
  • Family Services enrollment must already be on file.
  • Your child must be actively in treatment.

  1. Ask your social worker or doctor for the letterStart here. This is the part that takes the longest.

    Childhood Cancer Lifeline of New Hampshire needs a letter from your social worker or doctor. Copy this message, or say it in person at the next visit.

    Hi [social worker’s name],

We’d like to apply to Childhood Cancer Lifeline of New Hampshire’s Emergency Fund. Payment of an unexpected bill while our child is in active treatment. They are taking applications now while funds last.

They need a letter from you or someone on the care team confirming [child’s name]’s diagnosis and our situation. Their form and instructions are here: https://www.childhoodcancerlifeline.org/emergency-fund-application

Could you write that when you have a chance? I can send you the link, or bring a printout to our next visit. Thank you for everything you do for us.

[your name] · [phone]
    Copying is the only thing this page does with your text. Nothing is saved.

  2. Fill in their applicationIt is on their website.

    Open their application ↗ Checked Aug 27, 2026

    What the form asks for

    They don’t publish the questions in advance. Have your contact details, your child’s diagnosis and date, and the hospital’s name to hand.

    Have ready

    • Copy of the bill requested for payment.

  3. Submit it on their websiteSend the letter with your application, or the way they ask.

    • Upload the treatment letter and bill, sign, and submit the official form.

After you send

Contact Lifeline only if receipt is not confirmed; all decisions are final.

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