Sophia Support Assistance

Program Overview: Sophia Support provides financial assistance to families in New England who have a child with cancer. Support covers food assistance, household expenses, and gift/small wish fulfillment to help families focus on their child's care and relieve financial burdens.

Geographic Scope

• Region: New England
• Service Area: Families with children receiving treatment at a New England Hospital or living in New England

Award Amount

• Maximum: $500 per family per calendar year (one grant per calendar year)
• Flexibility: Can be used for any financial need including rent, utilities, medical bills, travel expenses, birthday/holiday presents

Patient Eligibility Requirements

• Must be 22 years of age or younger
• Must have a diagnosis of cancer or brain tumor confirmed by an oncology healthcare professional
• Must be receiving treatment at a New England Hospital or lives in New England
• Must be receiving treatment (in-patient or out-patient) for their diagnosis

Financial Assistance Requirements

• Healthcare professional must confirm that the family meets 350% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines
• Can be used for any financial need

Application Process

• All requests must be submitted through a form via a healthcare professional (social worker, pediatric resource specialist, child life specialist, patient advocate, or other related healthcare professional)
• Patient cannot apply directly; must be submitted by a healthcare professional

Contact

• Email: Kimberly@sophiasfund.org

How to Apply

1. Submission Method: All requests for Sophia Support must be submitted through an official form
2. Who Can Apply: Requests must be submitted by a healthcare professional working with the patient, including:
   • Social workers
   • Pediatric resource specialists
   • Child life specialists
   • Patient advocates
   • Other related healthcare professionals
3. Required Information:
   • Patient meets age requirement (22 years or younger)
   • Confirmation of cancer or brain tumor diagnosis by oncology healthcare professional
   • Confirmation that family meets 350% of Federal Poverty Guidelines
   • Specification of financial need (rent, utilities, medical bills, travel expenses, gifts, etc.)
4. Submission: Access request form via "Request Assistance Here" link on website