Make a Referral

In order to continue providing the level of targeted services for each of our families, we require that families are referred to the Foundation before they are chosen for the program.

Our Benefits

Because every family has their own story, each one receives at least 6 months of services based on their individual needs. The goal is always to help the home function as normally as possible during a mother’s treatment to reduce stress so she can focus on her health and well-being. In the past, some of our more common services have included:

 

  • Meal delivery

  • House cleaning

  • Tutoring for older children

  • Covering expenses for children’s activities and camps

  • Childcare for younger children

  • Gas cards (specifically for transportation to medical appointments)

  • Yard care

Eligibility

In order to be considered for the program, mothers must meet the following minimum qualifications:

 

  • Reside in North Carolina

  • Have one child under the age of 18 living in the home

  • Be in active treatment for any form of cancer from a Triangle area cancer treatment facility

Criteria

Families are considered on a monthly basis and are assessed based on the following criteria:

 

  • Ages and number of children (including special considerations for children with special needs or medical conditions)

  • Duration and stage of cancer treatment as well as expected impact of treatment

  • Change in family’s financial status due to illness or other extenuating circumstances occurring during treatment period

  • Level of family and community support

  • Potential to benefit from the types of services that the foundation can provide.

 

Who can refer a family?

Referrals are accepted from health care workers (social workers, nurses, physicians), as well as individuals in the community (on behalf of oneself or a friend or family member).

 The Process

1.

Families are referred using the form below.

2.

Referrals are reviewed and chosen for the program monthly

3.

Those who are accepted for assistance will be contacted by a volunteer or staff member of the Helene Foundation who will then help determine the specific services that we will be able to provide for that family.

4.

The family will receive, on average, 6-months of assistance

Referral Form

Meet the Moms

Spend some time hearing the stories of these amazing Moms and their families and how the Helene Foundation has been able to help relive just a little of their stress so they can focus on healing.