Page 20 - HFA Annual Report 2015

Year in Review: Helping Hands

Assisting Families in Temporary Financial Crisis Resulting from
their Bleeding Disorder

t any point, bleeding disorder
Afamilies can experience a finan-
cial hardship because of their medical
situation. The Helping Hands program
provides a measure of relief to this ex-
traordinary burden and helps families
focus on what’s important: their health.
Helping Hands provides emergency
assistance for basic living expenses
such as housing, utilities, and trans-
portation, but the support doesn’t end
there. Our staff of master’s level social
workers work closely with applicants to
help connect them with other national,
state, and local community resourc-
es as well. The program also offers
reimbursement of the cost of dura-
ble medical equipment necessary in
managing a bleeding disorder, such as
braces, heating and cooling packs, and
Medic Alert jewelry. Helping Hands
provides a vital safety net for the
bleeding disorders community.

“ It is so nice when someone says ‘here’s some help’ when

you’re struggling with your kid. It means so much. ”