Wish Eligibility
Who is eligible for a wish?
The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of the Tri-Counties grants one special wish to children with a life-threatening medical condition who have reached the age of 2 ½ and are under the age of 18. A life threatening medical condition is a progressive, degenerative or malignant medical condition that has placed the child’s life in jeopardy. The Foundation’s Tri-Counties chapter serves children in Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties.
Once a child is referred to us, his or her physician will be contacted. The physician will determine if the child is eligible for a wish.
Who can refer a child for a wish?
To respect the privacy of children and their families, a child may only be referred by one of these three sources:
- A medical professional - Doctor, nurse, social worker or child-life specialist
- The child’s parent or legal guardian
- The child himself or herself
If you are not one of these three sources, please contact the potential wish family and have them contact us at their convenience.
