Family Assistance Programs

Resources, Support, & Hope

When Kinlee was diagnosed with DIPG, our family was suddenly navigating a world we never imagined we'd have to face. We know firsthand how overwhelming it can be to search for answers, make difficult decisions, and find the right support while trying to focus on what matters most—your child.

We created this resource center to help families find trusted information, meaningful support, and a community that understands.

Whether you're navigating a new diagnosis, caring for a child undergoing treatment, or learning to live with an unimaginable loss, we want you to know that you don't have to walk this road alone.

You are seen. You are loved. And you are not alone.

Let Us Walk Beside You

At The Stinky Karter Foundation, we believe no family should have to navigate DIPG alone.

Whether your family is facing a new diagnosis, walking through treatment, or grieving the loss of a child, we want you to know that you are not forgotten.

Through our family assistance programs, we hope to provide meaningful support, thoughtful gestures of love, and a little relief during some of life's most difficult moments.

We may not be able to change your circumstances, but we hope to remind you that you don't have to face them alone.

Care Packages

Thoughtfully created with love, our care packages are designed to bring comfort, encouragement, and a little joy to children fighting DIPG and the families walking beside them.

Request a Care Package

Birthday Packages

Every child deserves to feel celebrated! Our birthday packages are created to bring smiles, surprises, and special moments to children fighting DIPG, reminding them just how loved they are.

Request a Birthday Package

Bereavement Packages

When a family experiences the unimaginable loss of a child, we want them to know they are not forgotten. Our bereavement packages offer a heartfelt gesture of comfort, remembrance, and love during an incredibly difficult time.

Request a Bereavement Package

Financial
Assistance

When a child is fighting DIPG, everyday financial responsibilities don't stop.

Our Financial Assistance Program is designed to help eligible families with essential household expenses, including mortgage or rent payments, utilities, vehicle payments, and auto insurance.

Assistance is based on individual circumstances and available foundation funding. Approved payments are made directly to service providers, and submitting an application does not guarantee assistance.

Request Assistance

Additional
Family Support

Every family's journey with DIPG is different, and sometimes the greatest needs don't fit neatly into a specific category.

Whether it's supporting siblings, creating meaningful family memories, or navigating an unexpected challenge, we want to help families find the support they need.

If we cannot fulfill a request directly, we may be able to connect your family with another trusted foundation or resource that can.

Because helping doesn't always mean having all the answers. Sometimes, it means knowing where to turn.

Request Assistance

Newly Diagnosed

Hearing the words DIPG or DMG can turn your world upside down in an instant.

We know how overwhelming those first days can be. From understanding the diagnosis to exploring treatment options, finding specialized care, and seeking second opinions, there is so much to navigate.

We've created a dedicated resource to help families find reliable information, ask important questions, and take the next steps with greater confidence.

You don't have to figure everything out alone. We're here to walk beside you.

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