In-Home Assistance Program
Caring for a loved one with ALS is physically and emotionally demanding. This program helps families access professional in-home care when additional support is needed by providing $3,000 direct grants to families affected by ALS to help cover the cost of in-home care services. The program is designed to ease caregiver burden, promote patient safety, and allow individuals living with ALS to remain in their homes with dignity.
Purpose
ALS is a progressive, terminal disease that quickly increases dependence on full-time care. Many families face overwhelming costs for in-home assistance that are not fully covered by insurance. This program exists to bridge that gap by providing timely, compassionate financial support for essential in-home care needs.
Application & Review Process
1 Application Submission
- Family completes In-Home Assistance Application
- Monthly expenses and care needs documented
2Review
- Applications reviewed individually by Touched By ALS leadership
- Decisions based on need, urgency, and available funding
3Approval
- Families notified within 7–10 business days
4Disbursement
- Funds released upon receipt of provider information or invoices
Sustainability
The In-Home Assistance Program is funded through:
- Grants and healthcare partnerships
- Corporate and community sponsorships
- Annual fundraising events (gala and golf tournament)
- Individual donors
Why This Program Matters
In-home care is often the difference between a family surviving and thriving through an ALS diagnosis. This program delivers practical help at the moment it’s needed most, reinforcing Touched By ALS’ mission to lift burdens with compassion and dignity.
I have been lucky, that my condition has progressed more slowly than is often the case.
