The Fund will consider any request on its merits and has helped families whose children have mental health problems, subject to the following grant-making criteria.

• The Family Fund is open to families with children and young people aged fifteen and under who have a severe disability or serious illness.
• The family must be resident in the UK.
• Families whose income is entirely from benefits are eligible for consideration.
• The Fund cannot usually consider applications from families with a gross income from employment of more than £23,000 per year.
• The Family Fund cannot help on behalf of children and young people in Local Authority care, including those living with relatives or foster carers. For further details, see their website at www.familyfund.org.uk.