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Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund (CICRF)

Financial relief for families caring for children with medically related expenses.

The Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund (CICRF) provides financial relief to eligible Massachusetts families caring for children and youth under 22 years of age with medically related expenses that are not covered by insurance, federal or state assistance, fundraising, or any other financial source.

Due to significant temporary staffing shortages, there may be a delay in email and phone response times and application review. Thank you for your patience.

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One little girl in curly hair sitting in her wheelchair smiling, enjoying a good day out with an adult companion who has long braided hair.
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Other services and tasks

Who oversees the Fund?  Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund Commission meetings   Download forms and information  Related resources and links  

Contact Information

Address

Massachusetts Department of Public Health
250 Washington St., 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02108-4619
Directions 

Phone

Call Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund (CICRF) at (617) 624-5951

Online

Email: Email Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund (CICRF) at CICRF.DPH@mass.gov

Fax

(857) 323-8322

For more information, contact CICRF by phone or email in your preferred language with your phone number and the best times to call. We will reply within 1-2 days, with an interpreter if needed. Please do not email any private information or documents.

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