The fund provides reimbursement for out-of-pocket medical expenses that were incurred due to a child's catastrophic illness. "Catastrophic illness" is determined after contacting the program. A child's illness that lasted more than a year and that incurred astronomical medical bills may be eligible.

The Fund is a financial assistance program for New Jersey Families with potentially catastrophic medical expenses due to a child’s illness or condition. 

The child must be: a legal NJ and US resident, under the age of 22 when expenses were incurred, and the expenses must have been incurred within 7 years of the date you apply. Each application covers a 12-month consecutive time period (one year), and families can apply for multiple years at a time. Expenses must be related to the child's medical or mental health conditions, and the sum of all the child's expenses for the year must exceed 10% of the household's annual income (15% of income over $100K).

Call the Fund at 1-800-335-FUND (3863) for more information.

Age Groups	Children Adolescents
Community Services	Basic Needs / Assistance Financial Assistance / Referrals
Areas Served	State-Wide

Last Updated: 03/11/26