The Little Trachs Foundation
Our Mission
We are a 501(c)(3) that empowers and supports families of children with tracheostomies through financial assistance, education, and community connection.
Our Impact
Families Supported Since June 2026
Awarded in Direct Financial Assistance
Serving Families in 11 States
Family Members Alleviated
Help a trach family stay strong when everything feels fragile.
children living with a trach in the U.S.
new pediatric trachs each year
care and monitoring required
of trach parents report carrying the burden of financial strain, caregiver burnout, and overwhelm while caring for their child.
That’s where we come in.
We Are Here to Help
Whether you need support or want to give it, Little Trachs helps families move from crisis toward stability.
Support families navigating the physical, emotional, and financial reality of trach care.
THANK YOU DONORS!
Help Us Reach 50 Families in 2026!
Thanks to your incredible support, we reached our $10,000 launch goal! Now we’re working toward providing $25,000 in direct financial assistance to more than 50 families by the end of the year.
To help us get there, our founding donor has increased their commitment and will now match every donation—up to $25,000. Your gift today will have twice the impact for families caring for children with tracheostomies.
DONATE NOW AND YOUR GIFT WILL BE MATCHED.
30 for $30 Monthly Giving Campaign
Help Us Say “Yes” to More Trach Families
30 monthly sponsors. $30 a month. One trach family gets major relief when they desperately need it.
Since launching June 2026, we’ve discovered that the financial need among trach families is far greater than we imagined. Each month, we receive so many requests for help that we often have to close applications early. More monthly donors means we can say “yes” to more families.
Our goal is simple: find 30 people who will commit to giving just $30 each month.
Together, those 30 donors will provide $900 every month that can go directly toward helping an additional family caring for a child with a tracheostomy.
30 people × $30 = $900 of help every month.
We can’t help this extra family in need without your support. And it only takes 30 of us. Will you be one of our 30?
JOIN THE MONTHLY GIVING PROGRAM
Heart to Heart Campaign
Get to know the inspiring children we’ve had the privilege of supporting since June 2026—all made possible by our generous donors.
Parental Reality
“You can’t just sleep when the baby sleeps.”
“Everything is a battle.”
“I had to stop working.”
Parental Hope
“It’s hard—but worth it.”
“We would do anything for our child.”
“We will continue to fight.”
Why join the monthly giving program?
Your impact lasts.
Month to month relief for dozens of trach families.
$25
Helps pay for gas and groceries.
$50
Helps pay for medical supplies.
$100
Helps with utilities or emergency bills.
$500+
Helps keep a family housed during a medical crisis.
The Reality
What Trach Families Are Really Up Against
Behind every trach is a family managing complex medical care, financial strain, and constant vigilance.
Medical Care Gaps
Limited access to trained nursing and consistent care
Financial Pressure
Unexpected bills, lost income, and ongoing daily expenses
Transportation Challenges
Long-distance travel to specialists and frequent appointments
Equipment Costs
Essential medical equipment often not covered by insurance
Caregiver Burnout
24/7 care with little rest, support, or relief
Family Voices
Behind Every Trach Is a Struggling Family
Real families live with the pressure, fear, and resilience of trach care every day.
Parental Reality
“You can’t just sleep when the baby sleeps.”
“Everything is a battle.”
“I had to stop working.”
Parental Hope
“It’s hard—but worth it.”
“We would do anything for our child.”
“We will continue to fight.”
Naomi’s Story
Life After the Hospital
The hospital stay may be behind them- but the hardest part is just beginning.
In 2021, the Hartman family’s life changed overnight when their daughter Naomi received a tracheostomy at just 11 days old.
Bringing her home didn’t make things easier. It meant constant monitoring, medical care, and living in a state of high alert.
“If we made it to the mailbox, the day was a success,” her father reflects.
Naomi’s journey became the foundation for Little Trachs — so no family has to walk this path alone.
Read more about Naomi’s story here and see why we started Little Trachs.
What We Do
How Little Trachs Helps
We focus on the practical support families need most: financial relief, trusted guidance, and connection.
I Need Support
Get help covering urgent medical, caregiving, transportation, and daily expenses.
Resources and Guides
We connect families to trusted tools, education, and care resources.
Community Collaboration
We bring families together so no one navigates this alone.
Give Support
What Your Gift Makes Possible
Donations help families facing urgent medical, caregiving, transportation, and daily living needs during times of crisis.
$25
Relief
Can help families navigate urgent medical and daily living needs
$50
Stability
Can support caregiving, transportation, and household expenses
$100
Care
Can help families access critical nursing and support services
$200
Hope
Can provide relief during periods of intense financial strain
Give Stability To Trach Families Today
Secure donation. Little Trachs is a 501(c)(3) tax-deductible organization.
