Written by a parent, not a doctor. Nothing here is medical advice.

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Kids Cancer Fund

Financial Assistance Grants

What you get

Gas vouchers, food and activity gift cards, licensed therapy, lodging near treatment, appointment rides, toys, room decorations, posters or a personalized blanket. The amount is not published. Ask. Applications are closed for now. Ask when they reopen.

Who starts it
You, with a document from your doctor
How it’s sent
PDF form, sent the way they ask
Your time
About 30 minutes, plus waiting for the document
Last checked
Aug 27, 2026

Before you start, check you fit

  • New applications are not being accepted as of August 24, 2026.
  • The canonical program text says new applications are not being accepted.
  • The linked application may change when intake reopens.

  1. Ask your doctor for the documentStart here. This is the part that takes the longest.

    Kids Cancer Fund needs a signed confirmation of the diagnosis from your doctor. Copy this message, or say it in person at the next visit.

    Hi [doctor’s name],

We’d like to apply to Kids Cancer Fund’s Financial Assistance Grants. They offer gas vouchers, food and activity gift cards, licensed therapy, lodging near treatment, appointment rides, toys, room decorations, posters or a personalized blanket, and we want to be ready when the next round opens.

They need a signed confirmation of the diagnosis from you. Their form and instructions are here: https://www.kidscancerfund.org/services

Could you do that when you have a chance? I’ll bring the printed form to our next visit, or I can email it. 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 formPrint it, or fill it in on screen if the PDF allows.

    Open the application PDF ↗ Checked Aug 27, 2026

    What the form asks for

    Family grant application
    Child's NameAgeDate of BirthAddress, City, State, Zip CodeHome PhoneCell PhoneE-MailType of CancerHow the grant will be used and amount requestedName of Parent/GuardianSignature of Parent/Guardian
    Physician diagnosis verification · your care team fills this in
    Verification of Cancer as a diagnosis: Yes NoName of PhysicianPhysician SignatureDoctor Office/ClinicDoctor Office/Clinic stamp (required)PhoneDateAdditional Comments

    Have ready

    • Completed printable financial-assistance application.
    • Photo of the child, submitted with the parent's publicity permission.

  3. Send it the way they ask

    • Do not submit while the official page says applications are closed.
    • When intake reopens, follow the newly published submission method; the current PDF itself does not state one.

After you send

Recheck the official services page in late Q3 and confirm the PDF and submission route are still current before sending sensitive information. If you have not heard back in two weeks, write and ask whether it arrived.

Full record, as published