Member Financial Assistance
DSAWM’s Member Financial Assistance Fund is designed to provide financial support to families raising individuals with Down syndrome who need help with certain Down syndrome-related expenses. Funding in the form of reimbursement is available with In-Area Family Membership. Please see each individual form for application instructions and specific eligibility requirements. If you have questions, contact DSAWM at 616-956-3488 or director@dsawm.org.

The Member Adoption Assistance Fund is designated to assist eligible members with expenses related to the domestic or international adoption of a child with Down syndrome.

The Member Financial Assistance Fund is designated to assist eligible members with expenses related to educational, medical, therapeutic, and adaptive services or devices.

The Member Respite Assistance Fund is designated to assist eligible members with expenses related to respite care for their children with Down syndrome.

The DSAWM Meal Voucher Program is designated to help offset meal expenses for DSAWM member families whose child with Down syndrome is, or will be, experiencing an overnight stay in the hospital. Meal vouchers are distributed as prepaid Visa or Mastercard gift cards. Contact Jennifer at director@dsawm.org or 616-956-3488 to request a voucher.