The social worker of a young child recently diagnosed with autism referred the parents to us for help.
The social worker of a young child recently diagnosed with autism referred the parents to us for help. The child…
The family of child with multiple medical/psychological diagnoses reached out for help
The family of child with multiple medical/psychological diagnoses reached out for help. The child had been home-schooled due to bullying…
Single, working mother of one reached out for help. Her three-year-old child had suffered from chronic bilateral ear infections since birth.
Single, working mother of one reached out for help. Her three-year-old child had suffered from chronic bilateral ear infections since…
Parents of a six-year-old child recently diagnosed with a congenital malformation called “Enlarged Vestibular Aqueduct Syndrome” reached out for help.
Parents of a six-year-old child recently diagnosed with a congenital malformation called “Enlarged Vestibular Aqueduct Syndrome” reached out for help. The…
Cigar Lions Club providing free refurbished computers to kids in need
For the child undergoing chemotherapy for a diagnosed brain tumor, Dad asked for help purchasing a computer for home study. …
After months of doctors searching for a diagnosis for this young child’s symptoms, a brain tumor was eventually diagnosed
Working parents reached out for help with out-of-area travel expenses. After months of doctors searching for a diagnosis for this…
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic (a respiratory illness), the parents of young child with upper respiratory tract infection and underlying asthma rushed their child to hospital
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic (a respiratory illness), the parents of young child with upper respiratory tract infection…
Losing a parent in childhood significantly raises the risk of developing mental health issues
When three children lost their mother to cancer experienced difficulties dealing with their grief, their father reached out for help.…
Eyeglasses
Working Mom and military Dad on active duty, asked for help to pay for eyeglasses for their child who was…
Weighted Blanket
Nevada Early Intervention contacted us regarding a young child with autism who also suffers from anxiety. The child’s therapist felt…
Diagnostic Testing
Our contact at Access to Health asked if we could assist a family whose child urgently needed expensive diagnostic test…
Dance Lessons
Having found a way to positively deal with her parents’ divorce, this teen looked forward to weekly dance practices, preparing…
Equine Assisted Therapy
After suffering years of physical and emotional abuse from birth parents, the grandparents obtained legal guardianship of two siblings. The…
Beds for Children after House Fire
Our contact at Communities in Schools reached out to us with an urgent request. The family home of two of…
Nevada Equine Assisted Therapy (NEAT) for Grieving Children
When two young siblings were left grieving the loss of their young mother from cancer, For Kids Foundation stepped in…
Funding for New Beds for Children of a Single Mother
Single mother of two just getting back on her feet needed help purchasing beds for her children as they were…
Supporting A Single Mother to Pay for a Group Sport Program
Working mother of two asked for help paying a group sport program for her teenage son. Recently experiencing some behavioral…
Funding for A Laptop to Complete the School Year
Working parents of local high school junior asked for help purchasing a laptop computer. Because this student was completing her…
Providing Expenses for Teenage Daughter Traveling for Medical Care
Working, single mother of five asked for help with travel expenses. Her teenage daughter needed to travel to California for…
Helping Fund A Replacement Hearing Aid
Working parents of three asked for help paying insurance deductible. You see, their middle child with asymmetrical hearing loss recently…
Partnership with Attic Salt for Charitable Supplies
In late summer 2019, we started receiving requests for back-to-school clothes, shoes, and school supplies. Thanks to local store Attic…
Funding Services for the Nevada Equine Assisted Therapy (NEAT) Programs
The therapist of an introverted child suffering from social anxiety related to post-traumatic stress disorder recommended equine therapy as a…
Funding for Toddler’s Genetic Testing
Working parents in rural Nevada needed help obtaining genetic testing. Their two-year-old child’s pediatrician recommending genetic testing to assess delays…
Funding for High School Student Softball Athlete
When the high school student of working, single mother of three made the local baseball team, elation quickly went to…
Wraparound Nevada Vision Board Supplies Funding
Wraparound Nevada asked for help obtaining a supplies to create a vision board for one of their clients. “Creating a…
Healthy Smile Healty Child Partnership for Child in Need of Extensive Dental Work
When the child of working parents required extensive dental work they could not afford, we tapped into our partnerships. Healthy…
ReDirect Program Funding for Child with Severe Emotional Disability (SED)
When a child with severe emotional disability (SED) reached out for help funding the ReDirect program, we responded. Believing in…
G-tube Weaning Program for 2-Year-Old Child
Earlier this month we received a request from working parents of three for help to pay for a G-tube weaning…
Beds
When the apartment of single, working mother of three flooded this past winter, the family temporarily relocated. When they were…
Medication
Single, working mother of two, asked for help to obtain insulin for her 13-year-old daughter with Type 1 diabetes. Going…
Ethan
The For Kids Foundation helped the Earl Family raise donations to provide their son, Ethan, an autism anchoring dog. Watch…
Keith
Keith is a 12-year-old boy who was born with spina bifida. He has had to undergo many surgeries since birth, the…
Lillian
The 2018 Chromosome 18 Conference – Baltimore, Maryland The 2018 Chromosome 18 Conference was enjoyed by all three Team TLC…
Davi’Ana Kirkland
Hello, I just want to thank the Kids Foundation for paying my whole balance at Absolute Dental. The payments were…
A Widowed Family of 5
Recently widowed Mom with three teenagers and four year old reached out for assistance. Mom has been unemployed since the…
Carlin
Carlin is a 5-year-old nonverbal autistic child. Dad works and Mom is home with Carlin and baby sister. His occupational…
Troy
A 14-year-old special needs child living in a group home loves to go to The Discovery in Reno. The hands-on…
Juliette
Juliette came to For Kids Foundation, requesting help purchasing an iPad and communication software. She is a nonverbal 18-year-old with…
Stevie
Stevie is a 12 year old boy who is severely mentally retarded, blind, has restrictive lung disease, is fed with…
Gracie
Gracie is a 2 1/2 year old child suffering from an undiagnosed neurological disease. Her family has asked for help…
Brenden
Brenden is a nine year old boy who has Marfan’s syndrome. He needs an orthodontic device to help relieve the…
Randy
Randy is a three year old boy suffering from juvenile xanthogranuloma, a cancer-like disease that attacks different areas of the…
Tracey
Tracey is a 16 year old cancer survivor who requires extensive dental work and orthodontia. She started cancer treatment at…
Maria
Maria is a 10 year old girl who would like to participate in the Kids’ University program at UNR this…
Lila
Lila is a two year old baby diagnosed with hypotonia and possible cerebral palsy. She is developmentally delayed and still…
Elisa
Elisa is a 15 year old girl who was born with facial palsy. Reconstruction of her face was started last…
Brandon
Brandon is a nine year old boy with multiple physical ailments who also needs orthodontia. Both parents are unemployed and…
Samee
Samee is a 12 year old girl with cerebral palsy and pervasive developmental disorder. She lives with her mother and…