WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

A child's treating physician will determine if the child is medically eligible for a wish, based on the medical criteria established by Kanner Wonsch.

Children who are at least 3 years of age, but have not yet reached their 18th birthday, may be referred to Kanner Wonsch. Kanner Wonsch takes into consideration all factors as they relate to the wish and the wish child, and then plans the wish accordingly.

We follow specific policies and guidelines for granting a child’s wish. Some wishes have restrictions based on various factors, including the child’s medical condition in relation to the wish request. 

Kanner Wonsch grants wishes to children who qualify for our services without regard to race, creed, religion, sex, economic status or national origin.

Kanner Wonsch respects the privacy of the children and families it serves. We consider all wish child information confidential and will not discuss the information with outside parties unless it is needed for the wish, and the parents or guardians have consented.