Partner Referral Program

Fast support for families facing urgent financial hardship during a child’s cancer journey.

Reviewed within 24–48 hours

Fast, professional referral pathway for urgent family support needs.

Inspire Hope Today partners with healthcare and community organizations to provide fast financial support for families navigating a child’s cancer journey. We work collaboratively with hospitals, social workers, and nonprofit organizations to provide rapid-response support that helps families maintain stability during treatment.

We provide support through our Rapid Stability Fund – enabling us to deliver targeted micro-grants to address urgent, short-term needs that help families stay stable during treatment.

Eligibility Requirements - Rapid Stability Fund
  • Child or young adult diagnosed with cancer.
  • Family currently receiving active treatment, transitioning from treatment, or experiencing significant medical complications related to the cancer diagnosis.
  • Family receiving pediatric cancer care through a healthcare provider in Central Ohio.
  • Support intended for urgent short-term stabilization needs.
  • Referrals accepted from healthcare professionals, social workers, care coordinators, and nonprofit partners.

Referral requests are reviewed within 24–48 hours.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Rapid Stability Fund

The Rapid Stability Fund provides one-time, non-repayable micro-grants to address urgent, short-term financial needs.

Key Program Rules

  • Grant amounts vary based on need, available funding, and Board approval.
  • One-time support per need
  • Maximum: 2 grants per family per year
  • Partner referral required
  • Payments are made directly to approved vendors (landlords, utility companies, service providers, etc.) by check, online payment, ACH, or other approved payment methods, depending on the vendor’s requirements.
  • Emergency delivery accommodations may be considered in urgent situations
  • Assistance is subject to available funding and program capacity
  • Decision timeframe: 24–48 hours
To expedite assistance, additional documentation (such as invoices, lease agreements, utility bills, or eviction notices) may be required before payment can be issued.

WHAT WE SUPPORT

Eligible Support

We focus on essential, stability-related needs, including:

  • Rent or mortgage assistance (short-term only)
  • Temporary housing needs
  • Utilities (electric, water, gas)
  • Transportation (car repair, gas, emergency travel)
  • Groceries or other urgent essentials

Important Note:

  • In most cases, payments are made directly to landlords, utility providers, repair vendors, or other service providers.

We do not provide funding for:

  • Non-essential or discretionary items
  • “Experience-based” requests handled separately through family applications

Who Can Submit Referrals:

  • Hospital social workers
  • Healthcare professionals
  • Nonprofit partners
  • Care coordinators

Service Area: 

Currently serving families in the Columbus, Ohio region 

How the Process Works

  1. Partner submits referral using the form below.
  2. Inspire Hope Today reviews the request within 24–48 hours.
  3. Additional verification or supporting documentation may be requested.
  4. Our team may contact the referring partner to verify information, coordinate payment, or discuss the family’s needs, if needed.
  5. Decision communicated to the referring partner. Funding decisions are based on urgency, family circumstances, and available resources.
  6. Payment made directly to the approved vendor (if approved).

Submit a Referral

“We created this referral process to help social workers and partner organizations move quickly when families face urgent financial hardship during treatment.

Why Partners Refer Families to Inspire Hope Today

  • Decisions typically within 24–48 hours
  • Direct payment to vendors when possible
  • Designed for urgent short-term financial hardship
  • Simple referral process
  • Complements existing family support programs
NOTE: Supporting documentation (such as bills, lease agreements, invoices, or eviction notices) may be required before assistance can be approved or payment issued. Certain late fees, penalties, interest charges, or non-essential expenses may not qualify for assistance.
FAMILY INFORMATION
Note: All submitted information is handled confidentially and used solely for evaluating support requests and coordinating assistance. By submitting this form, you confirm the information provided is accurate to the best of your knowledge. Our team may contact the referring organization to obtain additional information, verify eligibility, or coordinate payment when needed.
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