Referrals & Eligibility

To be eligible, children must be meet the following criteria at the time of referral: 

• A child under the age of 18 at the time of referral

• A child with a life-altering illness 

• A child who has not had a wish from another wish granting program 

1Wish Foundation accepts referrals 

• Parents and legal guardians 

• Healthcare professions 

• Other family members familiar with the child diagnosis