June Jessee Memorial Foundation

The JJMF provides grants for families to relieve some of the financial burdens of the conditions. The grants help to pay for many essential items not covered or only partially covered by insurance, such as medical care, medications, medical equipment, in-home nursing, respite care, specialized formula, and more.

Carried with Love

This is an organization serving St. Louis families who have children with special needs by providing baby/toddler carriers. To be eligible, families must participate in their local Early Childhood Special Education Program or First Steps  and must live in St. Louis Metro Area (Missouri counties only).

MO ABLE

Offering ABLE Accounts to Missourians with disabilities; Tax-free savings plan for disability-related expenses; Save and invest without losing federal needs-based benefits

Danny Did Foundation

The Danny Did Foundation provides financial assistance for qualified individuals who require financial support to help with the cost of a seizure prediction device

Joyful Journey Mom

Provides a list of grants and resources for families with special needs to use to obtain help with medical equipment, assistance with medial costs, wish organizations and more.

Lift Me Up

Dedicated to providing ergonomic babywearing carriers to families who have children with special needs.

The Arya Foundation

The Arya Foundation serves to provide financial aid for the purchase of medical supplies and equipment for children with medical conditions.

Missouri Assistive Technology / Kids Assistive Technology

The Kids Assistive Technology program (KAT) can provide limited funding for assistive technology, vehicle access modifications and some home access modifications for children under age 21.

United Healthcare Children’s Foundation

The UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation® (UHCCF) provides medical grants to qualified families enrolled in employer-sponsored health coverage, or who have purchased an individual policy, to help pay for child health care services such as speech, physical or occupational therapy, prescriptions, formula, and medical equipment such as wheelchairs, orthotics and hearing aids.

Variety St. Louis

Focuses on gifting medical equipment, providing unique education and recreational programs, funding therapy and transportation.

St. Louis Arc

Individualized services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, including: Respite hours (hours must be approved by DMH), Capable Kids and Families: lending library of toys and equipment for children with developmental disabilities (has waiting list), family play dates, music classes and more.

Missouri Department of Mental Health

Similar to First Steps; assigns a case manager who will schedule an in-home check every six months. Administers: Respite hours Sarah Lopez Medicaid Waiver – does not require applicants to be eligible for Medicaid, providing resources and assistance when other means of funding have been exhausted. Covers: At-home nursing care …