Case #1: This is a nearly 5-month-old twin who was born at 25 weeks gestation. He has been in the NICU his entire life, has Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, and will likely need to receive a tracheostomy. Mom can no longer work as she has used all her medical leave. Father works and is studying for a master’s degree, but finances are extremely tight. The request is for a total of $2419.41 consisting of 2 months of car payments at $335.04 (670.08) and three months’ house mortgage totaling $1749.33.
Total asked: $2,419.41 APPROVED
Case #2: This is a 4-month-old in the CVICU hospitalized since birth with Tetralogy of Fallot, pulmonary atresia, and chronic lung disease, among other medical issues. Parents have to make multiple trips to the hospital from southwest Arkansas. The request is for a total of $1112.33, consisting of $675 for one month’s rent, $229 for energy, $110 for gas, and $107.23 for water.
Total asked: $1,112.33 APPROVED
Case #3: This is a nearly 9-month-old born a twin at 29-week gestation and has been in the NICU his entire life. He has short bowel syndrome and is on a ventilator with lung disease. Mother tutors when she can, and father lost his job. The request is for a total of $1768.75, consisting of $234.49 for energy, $873.30 for a house mortgage, and $696.96 for a car note.
Total asked: $1,768.75 APPROVED
