What is the Casey Cares
Foundation?
The Casey Cares Foundation
is a non profit organization that provides
uplifting programs to critically ill children
and their families in the
Mid-Atlantic.
When did it
begin?
Established in 2000, the Casey
Cares Foundation was founded by Casey Baynes
and is headquartered in Maryland. The
foundation is governed by our Board of
Directors.
What programs are offered
to critically ill children?
- The
Family Festivities Program offers families
an opportunity to spend time together at
sporting events, movies or local attractions.
Whenever possible, activities are enhanced by
providing extras such as refreshments or
cameras.
- The
Birthday Blast Program helps children
celebrate with surprise deliveries of balloons,
cookies or flowers since this day is a
celebration of life and should always be
remembered.
- The
Celebration Vacation Program provides
getaways for families with the hope of
replenishing their spirit.
- The Better Together
Program encourages families who have
lost a child to continue their participation
for an additional year. During that time, we
hope to help families regain strength and focus
on healing.
-
The
Kami’s Jammies Program provides new sleepwear and themed
pajama parties to children on extended hospital
stays.
Inspired in memory of a Casey Cares
child, this program helps children feel more at
home in an otherwise sterile environment.
How do children qualify for the
programs?
Critically ill children under
the age of 18 are eligible to participate. The
application is reviewed with the child's
physician before eligibility is determined.
Eligibility continues for an additional year
following the child1s last active treatment and
for families who have suffered the loss of a
child.
Are children eligible if they
participate in programs with a similar
organization?
Yes, during this stressful
time in their lives, we believe the more
positive opportunities the family has, the
better. Therefore, we encourage children to
participate in all programs in which they are
eligible.
How is the Casey Cares
Foundation funded?
The Casey Cares
Foundation is funded through in-kind donations,
fundraising, private donations, corporate
sponsors and foundation grants. We are
associated with the Combined Federal
Campaign. Participants should include the
CFC #4710 on your pledge card. The Casey
Cares Foundation does not seek donations
through telephone or door to door
solicitation.
Are my contributions
tax deductible?
Yes. The Casey Cares
Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) tax exempt
organization and contributions of gifts are tax
deductible as allowed by law. We provide
receipts for all donations.
To obtain a copy of our MD Sales and
Use Tax Exemption certificate, please follow
the link below.
MD
Sales and Ues Tax Exempt
To obtain a copy of our Federal 501(c)3 Tax
Exemption certificate, please follow the link
below.
501(c)3
Letter
To receive a copy of the annual report
please write to Casey Cares Foundation, 3918
Vero Road, Suite C, Caton Research Center,
Baltimore, MD 21227.