Emergency financial assistance for families facing sickle cell complications
We offer urgent financial support to families facing the economic burden of sickle cell complications — covering expenses like medical bills, transportation, and household needs.
Family Support Fund Relief When It's Needed Most
No family should have to choose between a hospital bill and a grocery bill — that's the gap our Family Support Program exists to close.
Support for the costs that add up fast
Sickle cell complications don't wait for payday. Our Emergency Financial Assistance is designed to respond quickly to the everyday costs a crisis creates.
Medical Bills
Help with out-of-pocket costs from hospital stays, emergency room visits, and treatment related to sickle cell disease.
Transportation
Gas cards, rideshare, and travel support to get to appointments, hospitals, and treatment centers on time.
Household Needs
Assistance with rent, utilities, and essential household expenses during a health crisis or hospitalization.
A safety net when a crisis hits
A single sickle cell pain crisis can mean missed work, a surprise hospital bill, and a cascade of financial stress on top of a medical one. The ENJAH-SCF Family Support Program exists to absorb that shock — so families can focus on healing, not how to make ends meet.
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Fast, focused relief
Requests are reviewed promptly so support can reach families while the need is urgent.
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Paid where it's needed
Funds are directed toward the specific bill or expense — medical, transportation, or household.
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Handled with dignity
Every request is treated with privacy, compassion, and respect, in the spirit of Lizzy & Jackie's legacy.
Who can request assistance
General guidelines — every family's situation is reviewed individually.
- Family includes a member diagnosed with sickle cell disease
- Facing an urgent, documented financial need tied to SCD complications
- Able to provide basic proof of the expense (bill, invoice, or statement)
- U.S. resident household within ENJAH-SCF's service area
- Complete request form submitted for review
How to request assistance
Four steps to get support to your family as quickly as possible.
Check Eligibility
Confirm your family meets the basic guidelines for emergency financial assistance.
Gather Documentation
Collect proof of the expense — a bill, invoice, or statement — and basic household information.
Submit Your Request
Complete the assistance request form with details about your family's situation and need.
Review & Response
Our team reviews each request and follows up directly with next steps.
What you'll need to request help
Having these ready in advance helps us respond to your family's request faster.
Ask a Question- Copy of the medical or household bill
- Proof of SCD diagnosis for the family member
- Proof of residence or address
- Household size and basic contact information
- Brief description of the current need
- Completed assistance request form
When my son was hospitalized, this fund covered our gas and part of the bill so I could stay by his side instead of worrying about how we'd get through the month.