1. Who is Family Relief Fund?
Family Relief Fund is a (501) (c) (3) non-profit tax exempt charitable organization. We provide financial assistance to families who have children with Cystic Fibrosis and other Chronic health problems.
2. How can a Family Apply for Financial Help?
Call 1-417-533-5100 or toll free 1-800-856-5712 and talk
with a Family Relief Fund Representative.
3. Is there Financial Help for Families Just in Certain States?
No. As Funds are Available, Family Relief Fund will help Families in need, anywhere in the United States.
4. How does a family qualify to receive help from FRF?
Any Family that has an ill child and can not afford to pay for travel expenses to take their child to and from a medical facility. If Funds are available, that family will receive help.
5. Is there a set age limit for a child for the Family to receive FRF funds?
No, there is no age limit for any child in a Family that needs help.
6. How is it determinded the amount of financial assistance a Family would receive?
The amount of financial assistance is determinded on the distance of travel to and from the medical facility.
7. Do you refer families to other resources for help you do not offer?
Yes, We help families in more ways then paying travel expenses. We direct families to resources, that we are aware of, that may give them assistance.
8. Does Family Relief Fund receive donations from major corporations?
FRF has received a few donations from major corporations but not any on a regular schedule bases.
We ask Corporations to help us with funds so we can ad more Families to our Support List.
9. Can I sign up for payroll deductions to donate to Family Relief Fund?
Only if your employer has approved their payroll department to deduct from your wages the amount you have chosen to donate. Ask your employer if they can provide you with this or have them contact Family Relief Fund's home office.
You may want to look at the link on our home page and check out about being an Angel to the Children.
10. Will I receive a tax deductible receipt for My donation?
Yes, If you request, you will receive a tax deductible receipt for your donations.