How to Ask for Help When Your Child Is Sick — And Why You’re Not Alone
- BABY President
- Dec 26, 2025
- 3 min read
Why Asking for Help Feels so Hard
If you’ve ever been in crisis or the parent of a seriously ill child, you know the feeling — wanting to be strong, to handle it all yourself, to protect your child and family from worry. Asking for help can feel like giving up control.
But here’s the truth: asking for help is one of the bravest things you can do.
Every day, families in Northern Colorado face medical hardships they never expected — long hospital stays, missed work, mounting costs. And too often, they face it in silence.
That’s where The B.A.B.Y. Foundation comes in. We exist to remind families: you don’t have to do this alone.
How to Start the Conversation
If you’re not sure where to begin, here are a few gentle steps:
1. Talk to your child’s care team.
Doctors, nurses, and social workers often know of local nonprofits (like B.A.B.Y.) that provide financial or emotional support.
2. Be honest about your situation.
You don’t need to share every detail — just that the costs and logistics are adding up and you could use some help.
3. Reach out early.
The sooner you connect with support networks, the more options you’ll have — whether it’s grants, travel assistance, or community connections.
4. Remember: you are not a burden.
Your story could be the reason another family learns they’re not alone either.
How The B.A.B.Y. Foundation helps
We provide financial assistance to medically underinsured families right here in Northern Colorado — helping cover costs insurance doesn’t.
That might mean:
Paying medical bills that insurance doesn't fully cover.
Helping with medical devices like hearing aids or wheelchairs.
Covering essential or ongoing treatment expenses.
But more than that, we offer peace of mind — the kind that lets you focus on your child’s healing, not another bill.
How to Apply for Support Through The B.A.B.Y. Foundation
If you’re reading this and thinking, “My family needs help like this,” we want you to know something important:
You do not have to face your child’s medical expenses alone.
The B.A.B.Y. Foundation is here to help — and applying for support is simple.
Here’s how to get started:
1. Download the application form here: https://www.thebabyfoundation.org/apply
Visit our website to download the official B.A.B.Y. Foundation application.(We recommend reviewing the included checklist to ensure everything is complete.)
2. Submit your application
Once completed, email or mail your application to: President@TheBABYFoundation.org or The B.A.B.Y. Foundation, PO Box 516, Eaton, CO 80615. Choose whichever method is easiest for your family.
3. We review applications monthly
Your application will be reviewed at our next Board meeting. A dedicated Application Liaison will guide you through the process, answer questions, and serve as your point of contact.
4. We’ll reach out with the next steps
If your application is complete, you’ll receive an update within a week of the Board meeting. If anything is missing, your application will be placed on hold until all materials are received — but don’t worry, your Liaison will help you get everything submitted.
Most importantly: You are not bothering us. You are not asking for too much. You are not alone. If your child has medical needs and your family is feeling overwhelmed, please apply. We are here to help you Build A Brighter Year. Because every parent deserves help. And every child deserves hope.
Learn more or apply for support at www.thebabyfoundation.org.
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