First Hand Foundation
First Hand Foundation is a nonprofit based in Kansas City, Missouri. It helps uninsured and underinsured children get medical care by paying grants for future care, medical equipment, medicine, dental care, therapy, and travel for treatment. It also supports health-related volunteer projects and school health screenings in the Kansas City area.
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First Hand Foundation Pediatric Medical Care Grants provide vital financial assistance to uninsured or underinsured children so they receive the essential care they need. The program helps cover... Main Services help pay for healthcare financial assistance Other Services help pay for transit Serving infants <1 toddlers preschoolers school-aged children teens families with children foster youth low-income all care phases More Less limited english
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What they offer 8
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Pediatric Medical Care GrantsService
- Recently verified· Jun 26
Pediatric Medical GrantsGrant
First Hand Foundation gives grants for future medical needs for children age 18 or younger.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
Clinical Care Grant CoverageGrant
Grant funding may cover treatments, therapy, medicine, evaluations, dental care, and service dogs when insurance does not cover the need.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
Medical Equipment Grant CoverageGrant
Grant funding may cover moveable medical equipment such as wheelchairs, prosthetics, orthotics, lifts, communication devices, hearing aids, and feeding supplies.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
Travel and Lodging Grant CoverageGrant
Grant funding may cover gas, parking, transportation, and lodging tied directly to a child’s medical care.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
Healthe Kids ScreeningsProgram
First Hand Foundation is continuing free health screenings for elementary students in the Kansas City metro area during the 2026-2027 school year.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
Love Bags and Feminine Hygiene Kits Volunteer ProjectsProgram
Volunteers assemble care packages with personal items for children entering foster care and feminine hygiene kits for people who need them.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
Volunteer Opportunity: Kit AssemblyEvent
A volunteer session is listed for assembling support items connected to First Hand Foundation programs.
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