Criteria for "Wings" assistance:
- A family within the four-county area who has a child with a pediatric cancer or a life-threatening illness diagnosis.
- Preference of aid given to families who have a child with a pediatric cancer diagnosis.
- Preference of aid given to families with limited government assistance.
- Preference of aid given to families who are single-parent households.
- Documentation of illness of child must be presented upon acceptance of referral.
"Wings" local aid includes, but is not exclusive to:
- Upon acceptance, "Wings" will send or give to family of ill child, an emergency pack containing prepaid gas cards. The pack will also include a family file form to be filled out and sent back to "Wings of Eagles."
- After acceptance, "Wings" will offer help that will meet the families greatest need, for example, payment of an outstanding phone bill, the purchase of needed furniture or appliances, emotional support, or car repairs through the "Wings" Family Car Repair Pro.
- "Wings" will keep in contact with the family through letters, phone calls, and home visits, letting them know "Wings of Eagles" board members and volunteers care.
- "Wings" plays an active role in the community, helping to provide information that our community needs to know about the health of our children.
- "Wings" provides each family it assists with a Hospital Care Kit which contains many items a family will need during extended hospital stays.
- "Wings" provides each family it serves with a gift card for T.G. Dinner.
- "Wings" provides each family it serves with a Christmas Party, Christmas gifts and food gift certificates during the Christmas Holiday Season.
- "Wings" provides each family it assists with Easter Baskets for each family member during the Easter Holiday through the Brad Jasper Easter Basket Program.
