Hospice Of The Highland Rim Foundation Inc

ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES

BASED ON AN ASSESSMENT BY THE ON-SITE HOSPICE WORKER, WE ARE INFORMED OF A NEED THROUGH A SIMPLE, WRITTEN REQUEST. OUR BOARD CREATED PRE-APPROVED GUIDELINE WHICH ALLOWS IMMEDIATE FULFILLMENT OF MANY OF THESE REQUEST. WHEN A REQUEST IS RECEIVED OUTSIDE THE NORM, THE BOARD MEMBERS REVIEW THE REQUEST BY EMAIL AND CAN PROVIDE A RAPID RESPONSE. THE MOST FREQUENT REQUEST ARE FOOD, UTILITY PAYMENT, AND OR/SPECIAL NEEDS GRANT WHILE THE INDIVIDUAL IS ON END-OF-LIFE CARE. MANY TIMES, THE NEED IS DRIVEN BY A FAMILY CARE-GIVER WHO HAS HAD TO REDUCE HOURS OR QUIT JOBS TO TAKE CARE OF THE PATIENT.

EMERGENCY GRANT PROGRAM FOR FAMILIES WHO HAVE CHILDREN ON HOSPICE. GRANTS FOR FOOD, UTILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS TO LESSEN THE FINANCIAL STRESS WHILE A CHILD IS ON HOSPICE SERVICE.