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 11 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.
Thank you donors
Meet the Little Ones You’ve Helped
Get to know the inspiring children we’ve had the privilege of supporting since June 2026—all made possible by donors like you. Click on their picture to read their story.
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.
Join the 30. Give $30. Lift a trach family.
OUR GOAL IS SIMPLE. FIND 30 PEOPLE WHO CAN GIVE $30 A MONTH. TOGETHER WE WILL PROVIDE NEW TRACH FAMILIES RELIEF EVERY MONTH.
BEcome a monthly hero
30 for $30: Help Us Say “Yes” To More Trach Families
Our goal is simple: Find 30 people who can commit to giving just $30 each month. Together we can raise an additional $900 a month to go towards trach families desperate for relief.
$30
Helps pay for gas and groceries.
$50
Helps pay for medical supplies.
$100
Helps with utilities or emergency bills.
$500+
Helps keep a family housed during a medical crisis.
BECOME A MONTHLY HERO
Our goal is simple: Find 30 people who can commit to giving just $30 each month.
Since launching June 2026, we’ve discovered that the financial need among trach families is far greater than we imagined. Each month, we receive so many requests that we have to close applications early.
30 people × $30 = $900 to an extra family in crisis every month.
Your $30 Monthly Sponsorship→
You Give
$30
A Family Gets
Major Relief adding up to $900
You Get
A Monthly Update Highlighting the Family You’ve Helped
You Give
A Trach Family Assistance They Will Never Forget
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
MONTHLY HEROES WE NEED YOU
Your $30 will help cover:
Medical Care Gaps
Provide better access to trained nursing and consistent care
Financial Pressure
Help with unexpected bills, lost income, and ongoing daily expenses
Transportation Challenges
Help pay for long-distance travel to specialists and frequent appointments
Equipment Costs
Help with essential medical equipment often not covered by insurance
Caregiver Burnout
Give a break to the 24/7 caregivers so they can hire extra help
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.”
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.
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.
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.
