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Wigs For Kids

Recipient Program

What you get

One free made-to-order, hand-tied, full-cap human-hair replacement system for your child, with measurement and styling appointments, an initial care kit and care instruction. Ask whether requests are open.

Who starts it
You, with a document from your doctor
How it’s sent
By post
Your time
An hour or so, plus waiting for the document
Last checked
Aug 27, 2026

Before you start, check you fit

  • Your child is between 3 and 18.
  • A B-ALL diagnosis alone is not enough; your child must have qualifying medical hair loss and need a full-cap hairpiece.
  • You must coordinate two in-person appointments with a designated stylist, and stylist travel distance may be substantial in some locations.

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

    Wigs For Kids 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 Wigs For Kids’s Recipient Program. They offer one free made-to-order, hand-tied, full-cap human-hair replacement system for our child, with measurement and styling appointments, an initial care kit and care instruction, and we are checking whether they are taking requests.

They need a signed confirmation of the diagnosis from you. Their form and instructions are here: https://www.wigsforkids.org/recipient-program/

Could you do 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

    2026 Recipient Application
    Applicant Representative's Name *Applicant Representative's Email *Representative's Residency Address *Applicant's First Name *Applicant's Last Name *Gender *Age *Date of Birth (xx-xx-xxxx) *Has the applicant received a hair replacement system from Wigs For Kids in the past? *How did you hear about Wigs For Kids? *Applicant Representative's Phone Number (xxx)xxx-xxxx *Preferred Contact MethodSocial Worker Name (If Applicable)Social Worker Email Address (If Applicable)Social Worker Phone Number (If Applicable)Type of hair loss *If Other Type of Hair Loss Please DefineCheck this box to agree to receive emails from Wigs For Kids *
    Medical Information Form
    Child’s NameAddress / City / State / ZipParent Ph #Parent EmailAre you the Primary Medical Professional for the ChildAre you the Child’s Doctor / Nurse / Social Worker / Other SpecifyOrganization or Hospital NameAddress / City / State / ZipPhoneEmail AddressThe above Child (wig applicant) has a medical need for a prosthetic device for the following reasonMedical Professional’s Printed Name and TitleMedical Professional’s SignatureDate
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    Recipient Family Portal
    Child's Name (Required)Representative's Name (Required)Representative's Address (Required)Representative's Phone (Required)Representative's Email (Required)Document 1 (Required): Current color picture of applicant, showing areas of hair lossDocument 2 (Required): Color picture of applicant prior to hair loss, or preferred wig styleDocument 3 (Required): One Legal Age DocumentDocument 4 (Required): Completed Medical Information Form

    Have ready

    • One copy proving the child's legal age: birth certificate, passport, visa, state-issued ID, or valid driver's license.
    • Current color photograph showing the child's areas of hair loss.
    • Color photograph of the child before hair loss or a color image of the preferred wig style.

  3. Post your application and the document togetherTo the address on the form.

    • Submit the current 2026 online application first and schedule the required intake interview.
    • After the interview, upload the four required documents through the secure family portal or mail the complete package to Wigs For Kids, Attn: Recipient Department, 24231 Center Ridge Road, Westlake, OH 44145.

    Email: recipients@wigsforkids.org

After you send

Expect a text about the initial application within three business days. Document review and Board approval may take 10–15 business days after a complete package is received; call option 5 or email recipients@wigsforkids.org if no response arrives in the published timeframe. If you have not heard back by then, write and ask.

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