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Emergency Assistance Program

Please complete the application below.
You will receive a copy of your submission via email.


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  • This application was recently updated in May 2026. Please read carefully. Complete all required fields and be as specific as possible for a quicker review. Applications not meeting the requirements below or found on https://resthavenchf.org/eap/ will be automatically rejected.

  • Disclosure of Health-Related Information

    By submitting this form on behalf of the child, you represent that you are authorized to provide the information included and that any disclosure of health-related information complies with applicable privacy laws, including HIPAA, and is limited to the purpose of processing this application.
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  • Child's Information

    One child per referral form.
  • Children's Health Foundation provides funding only to children ages 0-17 who permanently reside in San Diego County or Imperial County in the State of California. Please indicate in which county the child currently resides.
  • Parent(s) or Guardian(s) Information

  • All correspondence we send to the parent/guardian regarding donations for the child will be sent to this email address. Do not use social worker's or referring agency email. Failure to provide an active email address for parent/guardian will result in an automatic rejection.
  • Child's Health Information and Reason for Request

    Please be as specific as possible to avoid delays.
  • All requests must relate to the medical diagnosis described above and positively impact the child's health. Please review Types of Items Funded at https://resthavenchf.org/eap/
  • Describe the item, equipment, treatment, etc., and any other details needed for us to make a determination as to this request. For burial or cremation assistance requests, please also provide date of death.
  • Provide details regarding the family's circumstances, including siblings/others living in home, family dynamics, employment and financial status, extenuating circumstances that lends support to request, other funding resources pursued, how request will impact child’s health* and any other pertinent information to help in determination. *All requests must explain how this desired support relates to and will impact the child's health condition that you provided above. Failure to include this information will result in the rejection of your application.
  • Children's Health Foundation can provide funds for health-related services for children residing in San Diego and Imperial counties when no other funds are available. You must describe other resources (such as other agencies, nonprofits, or foundations) you have pursued in order to be considered for our assistance.
  • (include tax & shipping, if applicable) Note: Funds are for future purposes only. We do not reimburse for funds already spent.
  • Upload any supporting documentation (if any), such as an invoice, medical documentation, etc. here.
    Max. file size: 50 MB.
  • Services Receiving

    Tell us what services the patient and/or their family is currently receiving.
  • (only check those that apply)
  • Vendor Information

  • Note where item/service can be purchased.
  • Information About Person Making the Referral

    Unfortunately we cannot accept self referrals. All Emergency Assistance Applications must be made by a social worker, case worker, school administrator or counselor, or someone with similar professional credentials.
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Cass Kaminetz, Executive Director executive@resthavenchf.org

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