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Compass to Care

FLIGHTS FOR HOPE

What you get

Help with flights for your child's cancer treatment. The amount isn't published. Ask. There is a waitlist right now. Ask to be added.

Who starts it
You
How it’s sent
Online, on their website
Your time
An hour or so
Last checked
Aug 27, 2026

Before you start, check you fit

  • Your child is 17 or under.
  • Income ceilings differ for general and flying assistance.
  • Support is limited to you and one legal guardian.

  1. What their form asksA preview, so you can gather things first. Fill it in on their site.

    Open their application ↗ Checked Aug 27, 2026

    What the form asks for

    Healthcare referral · your care team fills this in
    Child First NameChild Last NameCHILD TRAVEL SCHEDULE: Please provide a detailed description of the child’s treatment plan that will necessitate travel for the familyHow Long is child's expected treatmentHow often will the child travel to the hospital over the next 3 monthsDuring the weeks he/she/they will travel, how many days will they travelOTHER DETAILS: Please include how often the family will travel, how many days and nights they will need to be at the medical center for each treatment, how many months, weeks, etc. the family will need to travel to complete the treatmentIf you would like to share any additional information about this child, his/her family, their current financial situation, any additional support they are receiving, or any details that would be beneficial as we help them navigate travel to treatment, it will remain confidentialParent/Guardian First NameParent/Guardian Last NameParent/Guardian EmailParent/Guardian PhoneName of Child's DoctorName of Hospital Where Child is Receiving TreatmentYour NameYour Email AddressYour Phone NumberYour TitleName
    Family application
    Your Child's First & Last NameI confirm that my child is under the age of 18I confirm that my child has cancerI confirm that my child is in active cancer treatmentI confirm that my family meets the financial criteria listed on the websiteParent/Guardian First NameParent/Guardian Last NameParent/Guardian Birthdate Format: MM/DD/YYYYParent/Guardian PhoneParent/Guardian EmailHome Street AddressHome CityHome StateHome Zip CodeWhat is the Occupation of Head of Your FamilyWhat is the Highest Education of Head of Your FamilyTotal Family Members Living In Your HomeYour Marital StatusYour Race/EthnicityYour Child's First NameYour Child's Last NameYour Child's Birthdate Format MM/DD/YYYYYour Child's GenderWhat type of cancer does your child haveFeel free to tell us a sub-type or stage of your child’s cancer if you know. 300 characters maxYour Child's Date of Diagnosis Format MM/DD/YYYYThe Number of Relapses Your Child Has Had (Put 0 if None)Do you have any social media pages dedicated to your child's cancer journey? If so, please paste the links in the box belowDoes your family have a carHow many people travel to the hospital for your child's treatmentHow many miles do you travel to get to the hospital/medical center for your child's treatmentName of Your Child's DoctorName of Hospital/Medical Center Where Your Child Receives TreatmentHospital/Medical Center AddressHospital/Medical Center CityHospital/Medical Center StateHospital/Medical Center Zip CodeYour Child's Doctor's Phone NumberYour Child's Doctor's Doctor Email (if you do not know it put email@email.com)Does Your Child Have Private InsuranceDoes your Child Have State Funded InsuranceWhat is your family's total MONTHLY household income? Please do not put a rangeWhat is your total bank account balanceWhat is Your Family's Current Medical DebtAre you receiving support from any other organizations? Or have you applied for support? If yes, please list them belowReferrer NameReferrer Phone NumberReferrer Email AddressElectronic SignatureMy Consent Signature
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    Required pre-support survey
    In which language would like to take the Compass to Care Pre-support SurveyHow long has your child been in treatmentHow long do you expect your child to continue in treatmentMy child’s cancer treatment has created significant financial strain for my familyTravel expenses for treatment cause financial stress for my familyI worry about my family’s financial stability during or after my child’s cancer treatmentMy child’s cancer treatment has caused significant emotional stress or anxietyI often feel isolated or without enough emotional supportI feel I have a support system I can rely on during my child’s treatmentMy child’s treatment has affected my ability to work or maintain employmentI worry about my job security because of my child’s cancer treatmentMy spouse/partner’s employment has been affected by our child’s cancer treatmentI believe Compass to Care’s support will reduce the financial burden of traveling for treatmentI believe Compass to Care’s support will reduce the emotional stress I experienceI feel that without Compass to Care, my child may struggle to access the treatment they need

After you send

A program team member will contact the family about next steps; social workers are kept informed as waitlist space becomes available. Providers must respond to regular update requests or support can be suspended. If you have not heard back in two weeks, write and ask whether it arrived.

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