Funding for Therapy Services
Services Can Really Add Up, right?
We get it, between deductibles, out-of-pocket expenses, therapy caps, copays…WHEW! Fortunately, there are several organizations in the St. Louis area that assist with funding therapy services, groups, and camps for your child.
Here is a list of community resources that can help!
Variety Club's TherHappy Program- Variety St. Louis aims to “empower Variety Kids to establish independence, build confidence, improve socialization with family and friends, and learn new skills.” Variety’s TherHappy Kids program offers access to funding for physical, occupational, and speech therapy sessions. The program aims to help provide coverage, regardless of a family’s ability to pay. To participate in programming, you’ll need to first become a part of the Variety Family (Variety Kids). The Variety Family is a regional network of children with disabilities and their families.
The Recreation Council -The Recreation Council aims to connect families of children who have disabilities to community resources, inclusive recreation programs, camps, and other opportunities. The Recreation Council offers a directory of programs within the area.
The Cerner Charitable Foundation- The Cerner Charitable Foundation (Formerly First Hand Foundation) offers individual grants to connect children and families to services. Grants can be used for a variety of services, including therapy, equipment, and vehicle modification.
United Healthcare Children’s Foundation- The United Healthcare Children’s Foundation is a charitable organization that offers grants for a variety of services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapies, wheelchairs, and orthotics. The grants are designed to increase access to services that are not covered or not fully covered by your insurance. Families who qualify may have access to grants up to $5,000 annually, per child (lifetime max of $10,000 lifetime max) to help pay for medical services.
The Arya Foundation- The Arya Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides adaptive equipment to children with special needs, based on need. The foundation was named in memory of Arya, the co-founder’s daughter. Arya inspired the founders to impact the lives of as many families as possible. Most awards are up to $1,000 and may be used to cover the cost of items for the direct use of the child with special needs. Some examples of items that may be covered by the Arya foundation include standers, specialized walking aids, portable ramps, specialized seating, and electronic communication aids.
Midwest Special Needs Trust General Charitable Grants- Midwest Special Needs Trust Charitable Trust Program provides medical grants to families with a Social Security verifiable disability and who meet income requirements. Grants up to $2,000 may be requested for medical and dental care, rehabilitative services or equipment, educational assistance, specialized transportation, and other needs.
If you are interested in starting therapy, give us a call at 314-833-8848 or complete our Intake Forms
