Financial Assistance Program

Financial Assistance Program is sponsored by New Day Foundation. Offers financial support for everyday living expenses and emotional support to families with a pediatric or adult cancer patient in active treatment in Michigan.

Get Help, Cancer Support | New Day Foundation New Day provides financial support for everyday living expenses and emotional support so that families can focus on what matters — healing and wellness. New Day’s approach to reducing the financial burden of cancer includes four core programs: New Day pays critical everyday living expenses for families with a pediatric or adult cancer patient in active treatment.

Payments are made directly to creditors for mortgage/rent, utilities, insurance, transportation, fuel, childcare, and more. Applications must be submitted through a hospital social worker or financial navigator. Download Household Expense Worksheet New Day provides a broad spectrum of emotional support services — from providing a listening ear to partnering with licensed therapists.

We also have a list of recommended books and links to other organizations that may be helpful. New Day provides various food and gas assistance options, ensuring that families have healthy food on the table and gas in the tank to get to treatment. This program is open to all Michigan cancer patients with a demonstrated need.

Applications must be submitted through a hospital social worker or financial navigator. Additional Food Resources New Day can help families access resources to provide a continuation of support that is more than a link to a website. It’s knowing what a family needs and how to make sure they are connected in a meaningful way.

The partnerships we’ve formed over the years make this a vital part of the services we provide. Visit our listing of select cancer-related and complementary organizations that offer support and assistance. To qualify for assistance, you must: Have a household consisting of a parent/guardian and at least one dependent.

Have an immediate family member in active treatment (infusion chemotherapy, radiation or surgery) for a cancer diagnosis. Be represented by a health care professional, social worker or financial navigator to begin application process. Applicant must demonstrate financial hardship or a loss of income due to the cancer diagnosis and identify specific expenses for which they need assistance.

Reside in the state of Michigan. Find out if you qualify for assistance Complete the Household Expense Worksheet below to get started. You will need to provide this information to your oncology social worker or medical professional.

Application must be received through an oncology social worker, financial navigator or medical professional at a hospital or cancer center. If you don’t know your social worker or if your social worker is not familiar with New Day, we can help. Call us at (248) 648-1105 for guidance.

Social Workers and Financial Navigators: Support Families Facing the Financial Burden of Cancer.