The Little Trachs Foundation
Our Mission
We are a 501(c)(3) that empowers and supports families of children with tracheostomies through financial assistance, education, and community connection.
Our Impact
Families Supported Since June 2026
Awarded in Direct Financial Assistance
Serving Families in 9 States
Family Members Alleviated
Help a trach family stay strong when everything feels fragile.
children living with a trach in the U.S.
new pediatric trachs each year
care and monitoring required
of trach parents report carrying the burden of financial strain, caregiver burnout, and overwhelm while caring for their child.
That’s where we come in.
We Are Here to Help
Whether you need support or want to give it, Little Trachs helps families move from crisis toward stability.
Support families navigating the physical, emotional, and financial reality of trach care.
WE MET OUR $10,000 LAUNCH GOAL!
Help Us Aid 50 Families in 2026!
Thanks to your incredible support, we reached our $10,000 launch goal! Now we’re working toward providing $50,000 in direct financial assistance to more than 50 families by the end of the year.
To help us get there, our founding donor has increased their commitment and will now match every donation—up to $25,000. Your gift today will have twice the impact for families caring for children with tracheostomies.
DONATE NOW AND YOUR GIFT WILL BE MATCHED.
The Reality
What Trach Families Are Really Up Against
Behind every trach is a family managing complex medical care, financial strain, and constant vigilance.
Medical Care Gaps
Limited access to trained nursing and consistent care
Financial Pressure
Unexpected bills, lost income, and ongoing daily expenses
Transportation Challenges
Long-distance travel to specialists and frequent appointments
Equipment Costs
Essential medical equipment often not covered by insurance
Caregiver Burnout
24/7 care with little rest, support, or relief
What We Do
How Little Trachs Helps
We focus on the practical support families need most: financial relief, trusted guidance, and connection.
I Need Support
Get help covering urgent medical, caregiving, transportation, and daily expenses.
Resources and Guides
We connect families to trusted tools, education, and care resources.
Community Collaboration
We bring families together so no one navigates this alone.
Naomi’s Story
Life After the Hospital
The hospital stay may be behind them- but the hardest part is just beginning.
In 2021, the Hartman family’s life changed overnight when their daughter Naomi received a tracheostomy at just 11 days old.
Bringing her home didn’t make things easier. It meant constant monitoring, medical care, and living in a state of high alert.
“If we made it to the mailbox, the day was a success,” her father reflects.
Naomi’s journey became the foundation for Little Trachs — so no family has to walk this path alone.
Read more about Naomi’s story here and see why we started Little Trachs.
Give Support
What Your Gift Makes Possible
Donations help families facing urgent medical, caregiving, transportation, and daily living needs during times of crisis.
$25
Relief
Can help families navigate urgent medical and daily living needs
$50
Stability
Can support caregiving, transportation, and household expenses
$100
Care
Can help families access critical nursing and support services
$200
Hope
Can provide relief during periods of intense financial strain
Give Stability To Trach Families Today
Secure donation. Little Trachs is a 501(c)(3) tax-deductible organization.
Family Voices
Behind Every Trach Is a Struggling Family
Real families live with the pressure, fear, and resilience of trach care every day.
Parental Reality
“You can’t just sleep when the baby sleeps.”
“Everything is a battle.”
“I had to stop working.”
Parental Hope
“It’s hard—but worth it.”
“We would do anything for our child.”
“We will continue to fight.”
Give Support
Give Families Breathing Room—Every Month
Monthly support provides steady relief for families facing ongoing medical and caregiving needs.
$25
Consistent support for urgent needs.
$50
Reliable help for daily essentials.
$100
Ongoing care for families in crisis.
$500+
Transformational support for multiple families.
