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Support organization
Fred’s Footsteps helps working families in 19 Philadelphia-region counties when a child under 18 is seriously ill, injured, or disabled and the condition directly causes financial hardship. Hospital social workers submit applications for one of three current grants: up to $10,000 yearly for household essentials, up to $20,000 over one year for accessible-home work or equipment, and up to $20,000 over one year for an adapted vehicle or modifications. Accepted families may also receive four seasonal or entry-linked gift packages and organization-level advocacy or connections. A family dealing with pediatric B-ALL fits the medical scope when the employment, hardship, county, and care rules are met. Meeting eligibility does not guarantee help, and grant combination, overall cap, documents, deadlines, review timing, and language access are not published.
Provides financial relief and support to working Philadelphia-region families caring for a seriously ill, injured, or disabled child.
Philadelphia-region provider-referred household, accessible-home, adapted-vehicle, seasonal gift, advocacy, and resource support for working families caring for a seriously ill child.
Up to $10,000 for car payments and general repairs, funeral expenses, gas, electric, water, internet, and cell utilities, and groceries, household supplies, and diapers.
Helps with: Bereavement And Memorial Support, Childcare, Household Bills And Cash Assistance, Meals And Food, Medical And Insurance Costs, Travel And Transportation
Where: DE, NJ, PA
Care team must start: Yes
Up to $20,000 within one year toward an accessible vehicle, vehicle changes, or related transportation needs.
Helps with: Practical Items And Home Help, Travel And Transportation
Where: DE, NJ, PA
Care team must start: Yes
Four surprise gift packages a year after you are accepted for assistance, each with gift cards and a seasonal branded item.
Helps with: Practical Items And Home Help, Wishes And Family Experiences
Where: Local rules apply
Care team must start: No
Up to $20,000 within one year for home accessibility and comfort, such as ramps, lifts, adapted bathrooms, and specialized beds.
Helps with: Medical And Insurance Costs, Practical Items And Home Help
Where: DE, NJ, PA
Care team must start: Yes
Organization details were last verified Aug 24, 2026. Program availability can change.
