TheraCare Access Fund – Bridging the Gap to Essential Therapy for Children with Special Needs
To provide sustainable financial support that enables children with special needs from low-income families to access life-changing therapy services such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, and physiotherapy.
Increase Access: Sponsor at least 100 children annually for therapy sessions across approved centers.
Build Partnerships: Collaborate with qualified therapists, therapy centers, and special needs schools for quality service provision.
Empower Caregivers: Provide orientation and home-practice guides for parents and guardians of beneficiaries.
Track Progress: Monitor the developmental milestones and progress of each sponsored child for long-term support and advocacy.
The TheraCare Access Fund is a compassionate intervention designed to remove financial barriers that prevent children with special needs—especially those with conditions such as autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and speech delays—from receiving consistent and professional therapy.
Subsidized Therapy Access: Registered children will receive therapy services at partner clinics or through in-house therapists, fully or partially funded by Glowing Star.
Therapist Network: Glowing Star will establish a network of certified therapists who are committed to inclusive, compassionate care, and will negotiate affordable service packages.
Caregiver Training: Beneficiaries' families will receive periodic coaching on at-home therapy techniques, daily care tips, and emotional support to sustain development progress.
Monitoring & Evaluation: Each child’s progress will be tracked using development-focused assessments, with reports shared with caregivers and funders to ensure accountability.
For children with special needs, therapy is not a luxury — it is a critical lifeline to functional independence, communication, mobility, and inclusion in society.
Yet, across many communities in Nigeria, families simply cannot afford these essential services. A single session of speech or occupational therapy can cost thousands of naira, making consistent care impossible for most low-income households.
The TheraCare Access Fund ensures that no child is left behind due to economic status. It is not just about therapy sessions — it is about unlocking potential, building confidence, and giving every child the dignity of growth and the right to thrive.
