Assistance programs exist to assist people. If you think you have a reasonable request, keep making it. People must understand your need before they can help you. Also, some programs change. While you may not be eligible for something now, you may well be later.
Many civic organizations have a specific charity they sponsor on a national basis.
In other cases, local chapters of national organizations sponsor a specific illness or disability group in their area. Religious Organizations Religious organizations can also provide help to a family trying to manage any difficulty involved in raising a child with a chronic illness or disability, including the stress on the family die to the high cost of care. In times of stress, it is natural for a family to turn to a member of the clergy for help. Clergy can often provide both emotional support and specific leads to help resolve problems causing stress. In addition, most churches have emergency assistance funds and emergency loan funds.