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Causes: Health, Health (General & Financing)
Mission: To provide resources to families in financial crisis who are caring for children facing life threatening illnesses and disabilities to support a healthy and safe home environment, full access to medical care and equipment, as well as educational support.
Results: Through an application screening, families apply for support to their unique needs. If approved for aid through one of our three key programs: Precious Families-Short term financial support for rent, utilities, food, gas and other necessities during times of unemployment due to caring for children or due to transition between jobs; renovations to homes for handicapped accessibility with items such as stair lifts, wheelchair lifts, ramping, bathroom accessibility renovations. Precious Health-Medical costs including co-pays, deductibles, medications, durable medical equipment and supplies, diapers, treatment and therapies as well as skilled nursing and respite care. Aid with bridging the gap between what Medicaid and private insurance provides and what sick and disabled children truly need but their parents cannot afford Precious Minds- Support to continue meaningful education while homebound including tutors, homework assistance, computers and assistive technology, scholarships for special and online courses
Target demographics: Families in finanical crisis caring for children with life threatening illnesses and disabilities.
Direct beneficiaries per year: over 50 families
Geographic areas served: Georgia
Programs: Precious Families, Precious Health, and Precious Minds