Help Secure the Future of Families in Need
Families caring for loved ones with special needs often ask: what will happen tomorrow? The Family Support Giving Fund gives them peace of mind through access to legal and financial planning support. Your gift creates security for their future.
About the Fund
For families with special needs dependents, planning for the future is not optional it is a responsibility filled with urgency and love. Unfortunately, the cost of essential services like guardianship, special needs trusts, and estate planning often creates a barrier that families cannot overcome on their own. The Family Support Giving Fund was created to break down that barrier.
Our mission is simple but powerful: connect donors directly to families in need and provide them with the resources to plan for a secure tomorrow. When a donor supports the fund, their gift is matched with a specific family. That family then receives financial support to cover legal documentation, trust creation, or estate planning. This direct connection ensures transparency, accountability, and most importantly real impact.
This is not just a program. It is a partnership of compassion between families, donors, and community members working together to create a brighter, safer future.
Why It Matters
Guardianship, trusts and estate planning are essential but costly. Without them, families face an uncertain future. Donors help close this gap and bring stability.
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Over 800,000 families in Wisconsin are raising a dependent with a cognitive disability that will most likely never become independent.
- An average grant costs $3,500.
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It costs 10x more to raise a child with special needs ($2.5 million) on average.
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In 2025 we helped 100+ families, and with your support we can do even more
Your gift provides peace of mind and a secure future.
Become a Donor
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HELP US MAKE OUR GOAL!
Every year, we set a goal for how many families we will support. Our 2026 campaign aims to award 20 Grants, each one tied to a donor or multiple donors. As progress grows, so does the visible impact.
This means we have to raise $70,000 to meet our goal in 2026. Each donation moves the bar forward, and each step forward means another family no longer faces the future unprepared.
How the fund works
Transparency, Purpose & Impact
Donate
Anyone can donate to the fund.
Apply
Families submit a simple application with a story and photo.
Allocate
Funds cover guardianship, estate & financial planning.
Impact
YOUR FUNDS provide families stability and peace of mind!
Recurring Giving
One-time donations are powerful. But recurring donations are transformative. By choosing to give monthly, you help sustain the fund throughout the year, ensuring that families have continuous access to support whenever they need it most.
A monthly gift means:
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Predictable resources that allow us to plan ahead and commit to more families.
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Smaller amounts add up to big change over time.
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You become part of a community of committed supporters who stand with families month after month.
Whether it’s $25, $50, or $100 a month, your ongoing support ensures that the Family Support Giving Fund remains a reliable source of hope and stability.
2026 grant applicants and their donors
Every family who receives a grant carries with them a unique story one of challenges, resilience, and hope.
These stories highlight why this fund exists and why your generosity matters.
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Apply for Support
We understand how overwhelming it can feel to prepare for your loved one’s future. That is why the Family Support Giving Fund was designed to be accessible, simple, and supportive. Families in need of assistance are encouraged to apply through a straightforward process:
- Submit Your Application: Complete the application form on our website and include all required information and documentation to support your request.
- Share Your Story: Submit a recent family or dependent photo along with a short story (no more than 150 words) about your situation. This helps us connect donors to the real lives their support is impacting. Stories are shared with donors to inspire and encourage continued giving.
* Why We Ask for a Photo & Story:
Sharing a photo and short story helps us show donors the real families whose lives are being changed through their generosity. These stories create a personal connection, inspire others to give, and allow us to continue supporting more families like yours. We are sensitive to your privacy — only the photo and story you provide will be shared.
- Application Queue: Once submitted, your application will be placed in our queue. Please note, we will not be reviewing applications again until October 1, 2025.
- Evaluation: Applications will be reviewed in the order received, with special consideration given to urgent needs.
- Notification: After review, you’ll be notified about the status of your funding request. If selected, we will work with you to determine the best way to distribute the grant to meet your family’s needs.
Our team walks alongside families through the process, ensuring that no one feels alone. By applying, families take the first step toward peace of mind and a more secure tomorrow.