Pediatric Resource Guide

The Pediatric Resource Guide is divided into several categories (i.e., financial support, transportation support, emotional wellness support, etc.) to ease navigation. You will also be able to break some sections into subcategories (i.e., Midwest, East, West, etc.) by clicking the [+]. The website address for each resource is contained within the descriptive box. When clicked, you will transition to the desired resource website. Lately, we encourage you to print the PDF versions of this Pediatric Resource Guide to share with others.

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180 Church: It’s Your Turn

180 Church has a mission to lend, free of charge, medical health equipment to everyone who needs it in the surrounding area….

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4 Ayden Strong Foundation

4 Adyen Strong Foundation was created by Bill Kohler, a 17-year Army Veteran. Bill credits his son Ayden for saving…

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A & J Mobility

A & J Mobility is committed to enhancing the lifestyle and freedom of the physically challenged. A & J Mobility…

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A Community Effort

A Community Effort understands the time away from home, family, and work associated with having a child affected by childhood…

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A Kid Again

A Kid Again offers activities sent straight to your home. Applicants must be birth to 19-years-old and diagnosed with a…

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A Moment of Magic Foundation

A Moment of Magic Foundation provides emotional wellness to individuals experiencing medical and emotional distress. They partner with local university,…

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A Mother’s Kiss

A Mother’s Kiss is part of the Stony Brook Children’s Hospital in New York. A Mother’s Kiss provides emotional and…

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A Week Away

A Week Away works to finance and coordinate respite weeks for individuals and their loved ones who are dealing with…

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A Week Away 

A Week Away works to finance and coordinate respite weeks for individuals and their loved ones who are dealing with…

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ABC’s of Respite 

ABC’s of Respite is a consumer guide for family caregivers. This resource will provide information before you commence your exploration…

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Abilities Plus 

Abilities Plus is a Kewanee, IL organization serving individuals of all ages with disabilities. The organization serves 250 children and…

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AC MedTran

AC MedTran offers a wide range of dependable non-emergency medical transportation services to customers with special needs. ACMedTran possesses fully…

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Access Elevator, Inc.

Access Elevator, Inc. is an accessibility expert in the tri-state area providing sales, service, and installation of all types and…

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Accessia Health (Patient Services, Inc.)

Accessia Health offers financial assistance for health insurance premiums, medication copayments, travel, and other essential medical expenses to all ages…

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ADA Melba’s Medical Lending Closet

ADA Melba’s Medical Lending Closet temporarily loans medical equipment to residents for free, including walkers, wheelchairs, canes, knee wheelers, and…

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ADA Paratransit Service/Regional Transit Authority (RTA)

RTA is the government agency created by the State of Illinois to coordinate Chicago’s regional transit system, plan for adequate…

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Adam’s Angel Ministry

Adam’s Angel Ministry is called to provide care and comfort through physical, emotional, financial, and spiritual support. Adam’s Angel’s want…

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Adam’s Angel Ministry

Adam’s Angels Ministry was founded in 2004 out of deep understanding and compassion for families battling childhood cancer. Adam’s Angel’s…

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Addi’s Faith Foundation

Addi’s Faith Foundation wants to promote awareness of the need for more treatment for childhood cancer. Their primary mission is…

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Addison Fire Protection District – Medical Equipment Lending Program

The H.E.L.P program, the Addison Fire District brings together a caring community of those who need the equipment and the generous community member who…

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AeroAngel

AeroAngel is a unique aviation charity that provides free transportation, primarily to children, traveling to distant, life saving medical care….

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Agor Enterprises

Are you looking to purchase a used modified van for your family? Agor Enterprises offers a selection of new, used,…

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Aidan’s Avengers

Aidan’s Avengers strives to raise awareness and funding for research programs that focus on pediatric brain tumors with an emphasis…

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Aiden’s Army

Aiden’s Army was formed with three missions: 1) provide care bags to children under 2-years-old that are battling cancer or…

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Air Care Alliance

Using their own aircraft and donating their time, hard-earned skills, and all flight expenses, volunteer pilots nationwide assist the health…

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Air Charity Network

Air Charity Network is comprised of network member organizations who cover specific geographical services areas and coordinate volunteer pilot flights…

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Alex’s Lemonade Stand

Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation funds impactful research, raises awareness, supports families, and empowers everyone to help cure childhood cancer. Alex’s…

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Alex’s Lemonade Stand

Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation funds impactful research, raises awareness, supports families, and empowers everyone to help cure childhood cancer. Alex’s…

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Alex’s Lemonade Stand

Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation funds impactful research, raises awareness, supports families, and empowers everyone to help cure childhood cancer. Alex’s…

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All-ways Medical Carriers

All-Ways Medical Carriers is a family-owned and Operated Business dedicated to providing special needs and wheelchair bound residents with easy…

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Pediatric Resource Guide

The Pediatric Resource Guide is divided into several categories (i.e., financial support, transportation support, emotional wellness support, etc.) to ease navigation. You will also be able to break some sections into subcategories (i.e., Midwest, East, West, etc.) by clicking the [+]. The website address for each resource is contained within the descriptive box. When clicked,…

Understanding the Situation

If you or someone close to you has just received a diagnosis, or you have been living with a serious health issue for some time, it may be helpful to stop and think about the following: Make a List of Your Questions. Some of your questions may be answered as you read information provided here….

What is Palliative Care?

People with serious illnesses often live with physical and emotional pain. Palliative care is specialized medical care that helps to manage patient symptoms, focuses on improving quality of life for both the patient and their family, and makes living with a serious illness easier.  The palliative care team works with the individual’s current doctors to…

Selecting a Palliative Care Provider

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a serious illness, are having difficulty managing symptoms, or have had multiple hospitalizations or emergency room visits, palliative care may make your life and that of your family much easier. A more in-depth overview of palliative care and the support it can provide can be found…

What is Hospice Care?

The goal of hospice is to allow people with a life-limiting illness to live fully and comfortably with the precious time they have left. A hospice team will focus on the quality of life of the whole person and provide pain management, emotional and spiritual support tailored to meet the wishes and needs of the…

Selecting a Hospice Provider

Just like selecting any other medical care, if you or someone you care about needs the support of hospice, it is important to find a provider that is a good fit. Click here to learn more about hospice care. There may be a number of organizations that provide care in your area. If your doctor…