Referring a Child for a Wish

Our ultimate goal is to identify and serve every eligible child in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.   We partner closely with our local medical community and educate the public about our mission, in order to identify as many eligible children as possible.

• Who is eligible for a wish?

• Who can refer a child for a wish?

• How to refer a child

• Wish Referral Privacy Policy

Who is eligible for a wish?

To be deemed eligible for a wish from Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island, a child must meet all of the following criteria:

• Be between the ages of 2 1/2 and 18 years
  (child must be referred to the Foundation prior to his/her 18th birthday)
• Reside in Massachusetts or Rhode Island
• Never has had a wish fulfilled by the Foundation or another wish-granting organization
• Meet the Foundation's medical eligibility criteria
  (medical eligibility can only be determined by the child's treating physician)

Who can refer a child for a wish?

The Foundation accepts referrals from one of three sources:

• Medical professionals treating the potential wish child
  (such as a doctor, nurse, social worker, or child-life specialist)
• Parent or legal guardian of the potential wish child
• The potential wish child himself/herself

How to refer a child

If you would like to refer a child who may meet the Foundation's criteria you may contact us in one of two ways:

Click here to complete and submit an online Wish Referral form

OR

Contact Julie Abel or Lauren Cotter at 617.367.9474 or info@massri.wish.org.

Wish Referral Privacy Policy

Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island exercises the utmost respect for the privacy of the children and families it serves.  All medical information is considered confidential and is not discussed with outside parties unless it is required for the wish and the child's parent(s) or guardian(s) have given consent.