Helping Hands

HFA's Helping Hands program was launched in 1997 as a means of providing emergency financial assistance to those persons who have been affected by Hemophilia or von Willebrands. The program is designed to establish a rapid, non-invasive source of relief for emergency situations.

Unfortunately, due to the enormous financial burden placed on families living with a bleeding disorder, this is a common occurrence. Helping Hands funds are used to assist qualifying families with housing, transportation, utility and other one-time emergency needs.

HFA's goal is to provide a balanced program that evaluates and gives careful consideration to each applying individual/family with a minimum invasion of privacy. A referral to HFA's Helping Hands (HH) program must be submitted by one of the following:

• HTC-Nurse, Social Worker or Physician
• Private Physician
• Local or State Chapter or Organization
• Homecare Representative
• Representatives from other National or Regional organizations established to serve the bleeding disorder community.

Once a referral is made, the applicant is required to submit a written statement of need, proof of emergent situation, and complete a phone interview conducted by the HH Coordinator. The application is then forwarded to an independent committee for review.

For additional information about this program, please contact the HFA at (toll free) 800-230-9797.