Refer a Child
Who is eligible?
A child with a life-threatening medical condition who has reached the age of 2½ and is under the age of 18 at the time of referral, is potentially eligible for a wish.
After a child is referred to the Make-A-Wish Foundation®, the Foundation will contact the child’s treating physician to determine whether the child is medically eligible for a wish, based on the medical criteria established by the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America. In addition, a child cannot have received a wish from another wish-granting organization.
Who can refer a child?
- Medical professionals
- Parents/legal guardians
- Potential wish kids
*Please keep in mind that Make-A-Wish Foundation will not cold-call a potential wish child. We ask that you please exercise compassion, and suggest to the family that they contact us themselves. Having a second-party introduction can often times make the child or their family feel uncomfortable, and we would prefer that the process be comforting, enjoyable and as private as possible. Thank you for your understanding in this matter.
How can I refer an eligible child?
E-mail the completed form to referrals@philadelphia.wish.org
or fax to 215-654-9354 or 215-654-9346
or mail to
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Philadelphia and Susquehanna Valley
One Valley Square, Suite 133
512 Township Line Road
Blue Bell, PA 19422
The Wish Referral form is also available in Spanish here
