Dr. g. PICU/NICU Family comfort fund
The Dr. G. PICU/NICU Family Comfort Fund allows families with children staying in the NICU or PICU, with limited financial resources, the ability to focus their energy on helping their child through their health care journey.
The primary objective of the Dr. G. NICU/PICU Family Comfort Fund is to alleviate the financial burden associated with hospital-related amenity expenses such as accommodations, transportation, groceries and other critical needs. By addressing these pressing financial concerns, the Fund enables families to remain by their child’s side, fostering an environment conducive to recovery without the added stress of financial strain.
Dr. G. PICU/NICU Family Comfort Fund
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Eligibility Criteria
Consideration for approval of funding is at the discretion of the social worker. Eligibility criteria are as follows:
- The applicants must be residents of Saskatchewan.
- The family must not be eligible for assistance from alternate sources such as Kinsmen Foundation, or coverage from Health Canada. (Exceptional circumstances apply)
- Preference is given to single parents and single income earning families as well as those facing a lengthy stay at Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital causing financial strain.
- The patient’s family and/or social worker must complete and submit the application form prior to the release of funds. The application must include written documentation explaining why funding is required.
Examples of items/services funded are as follows:
- Groceries
- Parking
- Transportation (gas, taxi, etc)
- Accommodations (excluding RMHC)
- Meal vouchers
- Support in transitions from hospital to home
This application will be reviewed and approved through the Executive staff and/or Board of Directors of JPCHF on a case-by-case basis.
An annual impact report will be required to be submitted at the end of each fiscal year to demonstrate the impact of funding, which includes testimonials from at minimum 3 families.
Funding through the Dr. G. NICU/PICU Comfort Fund is capped as we wish to support as many families as possible.
