offered by
Division for Children & Youth with Special Health Needs
Bureau of Family Health and Nutrition
Department of Public Health
related to
Caregiving
Services for Children and Youth with Special Health Needs

Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund (CICRF)

Financial relief for families caring for children and youth under 22 with large medical and related expenses.

The Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund (CICRF) provides financial assistance to qualified families caring for children with special health needs and disabilities. The CICRF can help families with certain medical and related expenses that are not covered by insurance, public benefits or other financial source.

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What would you like to do?

Top tasks

Apply to CICRF for financial help 
Download an application, forms and information 

All other tasks

Get information in Spanish 

What you need to know

What is the Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund (CICRF)? 
What expenses are covered? 
Who oversees the Fund? 
Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund Commission meetings 
Related resources and links 

Contact Information

Address

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

Phone

(800) 882-1435
(617) 624-6060
TTY (617) 624-5992

Spanish speakers available

Upcoming Events

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Additional Resources

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