When was Healing the Children founded?
 The national Healing the Children organization was founded in 1979. Our Northeast chapter was established in 1985 and we are the largest chapter of 13 chapters nationwide.

What is Healing the Children, NORTHEAST’S legal status?
Healing the children, Northeast, Inc. is recognized by the U.S. Internal revenue Service as a 501© (3) nonprofit organization.

How are you funded?
Our funding is primarily generated through private donations, grants and membership dues. A majority of our Medical Teams Aboard missions are self-funded.

What percentage of my donation is applied directly towards services for the children?
At Healing the Children, NORTHEAST, 85 cents of every dollar donated is applied directly towards services for the children. Our program overhead accounts for 15 cents of each dollar donated. When specifically requested, 100 % of your donation will be applied directly to services.

What is your annual operating budget?
Our annual budget is approximately $300,000.

How many children do you service a year?
On average, we service approximately 2,600 children per year. Medical Teams Aboard services an average of 1,300 children per year. That same program averages 20-24 medical trips aboard per year. We have approximately 45 children being treated in the United States though our International Inbound Program. Locally, we service about 50 children though our Domestic Kids Program.

What countries do you work with?
Peru, China, Cape Verde, Thailand, Russia, Ecuador, Cambodia, Brazil, Colombia, India, El Salvador, Guatemala are a few.

How are children referred to your program?
Medical Teams Aboard works directly with our international partners in other countries, in order to receive referrals for a child. Our International Inbound program receives referrals from family members living in the United States, direct requests though our website, as well as referrals from Medical Teams Aboard. The Domestic Kids Program accepts referrals from schools, hospitals, social service agencies as well as word of mouth.

What kind of cases do you accept?
We accept primarily surgical treatment cases. Healing the Children, NORTHEAST, INC. is guided by our national standard operating procedures in the process. In order to accept an international child’s case for treatment, an assessment of the child’s condition must conclude that services provided will demonstrate, an improvement of the child’s quality of life, and that appropriate follow up care is available upon child’s return to their native country.

How can I volunteer my time or give support to Healing the Children, Northeast, Inc?
You may contact us at any time via telephone or e-mail. We are open Monday though Friday, 9am-5pm. We have many different types of volunteer and financial contribution opportunities.