Eligibility
What is the eligibility and selection criteria of the families?
Hope 4 MVC Kids Society covers all families with children in Mountain View County aged 0-18 (chronological age not development age), when the child has a medical diagnosis from a certified medical practitioner. This could be in the form of a doctor, physiotherapist, psychologist, Occupational therapist, School Outreach worker consented by parent to disclose. For equipment a certified current letter or prescription is required along with quotes by 2 sources.
The Families must reside within the boundary of Mountain View County. (See map below)
Types of illnesses Hope 4 MVC Kids Society Supports
- Pulmonary Disorder
- Developmental Disorder
- Diabetes
- Ear, nose and throat diagnosis
- Gynecological diagnosis
- Surgical Intervention
- Hematology
- Loss of hearing
- Infectious Diseases
- Neurology
- Nephrology
- Neuromotor disorder
- Neuromuscular disorders
- Psychology Perinatal
- Plastic surgery
- Epilepsy
- Rheumatology
- Sleep disorders
- Urological disorders
- Vision Problems
- Dental
- Chronic Pain diagnosis
- Orthopaedic diagnosis
- Behavioral disorders
- Dermatological diagnosis
- Hair loss
- Emotional Disturbance
- Learning Disabilities
- Genetic disorders
- Blood disorders
- Cleft palate
- Endocrine
- Oncology
- Organ transplant
- Cardiology
- Gastrointestinal disorders
- Viruses
- Autism
- Metabolic Disorders
- Aids/HIV
- Eating disorders
- Physical Disabilities
- ADHD/ADD
- Acute medical crisis where medical intervention is imminent
IE: Appendicitis, Car crash, surgical intervention and other emergencies requiring intervention
How we distribute funds to families
Car Parking Fees – Prepaid credit card in $100 increments
Meals – Prepaid credit card in $100 increments
Accomodation Costs (Hotel) – Paid directly to hotel
Accomodation Costs (Rent) – Paid directly to landlord
Accomodation Costs (Mortgage) – Paid directly to bank/mortgage provider
Assistance with costs associated with sibling care – Paid directly to childcare provider
Fuel – Prepaid gas card
Groceries – Grocery store gift cards
Assistance with medical bill costs – Pair directly to provider of service
Assistance with Utility bill costs – Paid directly to Utility provider
Equipment needed for the child in home or school – Paid directly to the equipment provider
Therapy for the child – Paid directly to the therapy provider
Prescription drugs not covered under medical insurance – Payable to Pharmacy provider
Surgeries/alternatives outside Canada – Payaple to provider