Financial Assistance

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When your child has a tracheostomy, everything can feel overwhelming. You don’t have to navigate it alone. The Little Trachs Foundation provides financial assistance to help families thrive in trach life. If your family needs support, we’re here to help.

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Do You Need Immediate Assistance?

We support families facing urgent and ongoing needs.

Medical supplies and equipment

In-home nursing or caregiver support

Transportation to medical care

Utility bills and essential household expenses

Gaps left by insurance companies

The Process

How We Support Families

In urgent situations, funds may be sent directly to families. All applications are reviewed with compassion, confidentiality, and respect.

Submit your application

Our team reviews your request confidentially

We may follow up for additional information

If approved, payments are typically made directly to vendors or service providers

Who Is Eligible

To Qualify, Applicants Must:

Be a parent or legal guardian of a child under 21 with a tracheostomy

Demonstrate financial need

Be located in the United States

To verify your request, we will ask for contact information for your child’s care team.

Physician or medical provider

Please notify them in advance.

If we are unable to verify your information, we will not be able to process your request.

PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS:

Parent Financial Aid Program Closed for September.

Thank you for your interest in the Little Trachs Foundation Family Aid Program.

Due to overwhelming demand and the high volume of applications received, financial aid applications are now closed for the month of September.

We are grateful for the opportunity to support families and are currently reviewing submitted requests and distributing available assistance.

Applications will reopen on Oct 1, 2026. Check back here then and the application will be available to submit.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to ensure funds are distributed fairly and responsibly to families in need.

Thank you for being part of the Little Trachs community.

Share Your Story

Share your story

We would love to hear your child’s story.

Sharing a story or photo is completely optional and not required to receive assistance. You may also share your story now here.

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All applications are reviewed with compassion and confidentiality.

Apply Now For Financial Aid

APPLICATIONS CLOSED FOR MONTH OF AUGUST

Thank you for your interest in the Little Trachs Foundation Family Financial Aid Program. Due to overwhelming demand and the high volume of applications received, financial aid applications are now closed for the month of August.

We are grateful for the opportunity to support families and are currently reviewing submitted requests and distributing available assistance. Applications will reopen on Sept 1, 2026. Check back here!

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to ensure funds are distributed fairly and responsibly to families in need. Thank you for being part of the Little Trachs community.

Thank you for reaching out to the Little Trachs Foundation. We are honored to support families navigating life with a tracheostomy.

Note: This application takes approximately 10–15 minutes to complete.

Parent/Caregiver Information
Name(Required)
First Last
Email(Required)

Phone(Required)
Mailing Address(Required)
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Child Information
Child's First Name(Required)
Child's Age(Required)
Child's Birthdate(Required)

Tracheostomy Status(Required)
Assistance Request
What type of support are you requesting?(Required)
If you selected "other"
Financial Aid Request(Required)
Please tell us about your family’s current situation, the amount of assistance you are requesting, and how this support would help meet your child’s needs and improve your family’s stability and well-being.
Urgency of Request

Immediate (within 1-2 weeks)

Within 3-4 weeks

General request
Household Information
Household Demographics (Optional)
Please share any information you feel comfortable providing (household size, income challenges, etc.) to help us better understand your situation.
Occupations of Household Members (Optional)
Please list the occupations of adults in the household.
Are you currently employed?

Yes

No
Monthly household income range:

Under $2,500

$2,500–$5,000

$5,000–$8,000

Over $8,000
Number of people in household:
Medical Verification (Required)
To process your request, we require verification from your child’s care team. Please provide the contact information for a medical professional who is familiar with your child’s condition and can verify their medical needs. Please also contact them in advance to let them know we will call and give permission for us to ask about their trach status.
Please provide the following for a medical professional who can verify your child’s condition:
Full Name(Required)
Full Name
Untitled(Required)
Phone(Required)
Email(Required)

Please notify them in advance that you have submitted this application. If we are unable to verify your information, we will not be able to process your request.
Payment Information
To maximize the impact of donor funds, we prefer to pay approved expenses directly to landlords, utility companies, medical suppliers, or other service providers.
Preferred Vendor (if applicable). Please provide:
Vendor Name/Company

Contact Person

Payee name exactly as it should appear on the check

Vendor Phone
Vendor Email

Account/Reference/Utility/Loan Number
Amount Requested
Alternative Payment Address
If a vendor payment is not possible, please provide the address where funds should be sent.

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Document Upload (required)
Vendor Invoice, Quote, or Bill (if applicable)
In order to award you a financial grant, we prefer to provide direct payment to medical suppliers, home nursing agencies, utility providers, landlords, or other service providers. Please upload the invoice(s), bill(s), estimate(s), or quote(s) you would like us to consider for payment.

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, Max. file size: 128 MB, Max. files: 10.

Medical documentation(Required)
To help us verify eligibility, please provide documentation confirming your child’s tracheostomy and current medical care needs. Examples include: a medical summary or clinic note, hospital discharge paperwork, documentation from a physician, nurse practitioner, or care team, proof of tracheostomy-related home nursing or medical equipment services.

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, Max. file size: 128 MB, Max. files: 10.

Insurance denial letters (not required but may help support your application)
Please upload any insurance denial letters related to the assistance you are requesting. This may include denied coverage for medical equipment, supplies, nursing care, therapies, transportation, or other medically necessary service

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, Max. file size: 128 MB, Max. files: 10.

Optional Photo Release(Required)
I give Little Trachs Foundation permission to use my family’s photos and/or testimonials for educational, fundraising, and awareness purposes. I understand that I may decline without affecting my eligibility for assistance.
I Agree
I Decline
Photo of your child and/or family(Required)
Any photos submitted are for application review and verification purposes only. Little Trachs Foundation will not use or share your photos publicly unless you provide separate permission.

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, jpeg, Max. file size: 128 MB, Max. files: 10.

Where did you hear about us?
Please let us know how you found us so we can continue to help trach families.
Would you be willing to share your story?
We would love to feature your family and child on our web site under our stories page. Are you interested in sharing the story of your hero child with us? You can share their story below, or we can follow up at a later time. Please understand that you may decline without affecting your eligibility for assistance.
If this is a medical emergency, please contact your healthcare provider or emergency services immediately.
I understand this form is not for medical emergencies.
If this is a medical emergency, please contact your healthcare provider or emergency services immediately.
Consent & Agreement (Required)

By checking below, I confirm that:

I certify that the information provided is accurate

I understand that assistance is subject to review and availability of funds

I authorize Little Trachs Foundation to contact listed providers to verify my child’s medical condition and family situation

I understand my information will remain confidential and only used as necessary to process this request

I understand that not all applications can be funded

I understand that Little Trachs Foundation does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, or sexual orientation

I confirm all of the above:

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We’re Here for You

We support families facing urgent and ongoing needs.

How We Support Families

Submit your application

Our team reviews your request confidentially

We may follow up for additional information

If approved, payments are typically made directly to vendors or service providers

To Qualify, Applicants Must:

Be a parent or legal guardian of a child under 21 with a tracheostomy

Demonstrate financial need

Be located in the United States

To verify your request, we will ask for contact information for your child’s care team.

Physician or medical provider

Parent Financial Aid Program Closed for September.

We would love to hear your child’s story.

Apply Now For Financial Aid

APPLICATIONS CLOSED FOR MONTH OF AUGUST

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Assistance Request

Household Information

Medical Verification (Required)

Payment Information

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Consent & Agreement (Required)

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We’re Here for You

We support families facing urgent and ongoing needs.

How We Support Families

Submit your application

Our team reviews your request confidentially

We may follow up for additional information

If approved, payments are typically made directly to vendors or service providers

To Qualify, Applicants Must:

Be a parent or legal guardian of a child under 21 with a tracheostomy

Demonstrate financial need

Be located in the United States

To verify your request, we will ask for contact information for your child’s care team.

Social worker or case manager

Physician or medical provider

Parent Financial Aid Program Closed for September.

We would love to hear your child’s story.

Apply Now For Financial Aid

APPLICATIONS CLOSED FOR MONTH OF AUGUST

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Child Information

Assistance Request

Household Information

Medical Verification (Required)

Payment Information

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Consent & Agreement (Required)

Parent/Caregiver Information

Child Information

Assistance Request

Household Information

Medical Verification (Required)

Payment Information

Document Upload (required)

Consent & Agreement (Required)

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