Nomination PROCESS :

it all begins with a family in need

Keep Swimming Foundation accepts nominations throughout the year and dispenses funds on a monthly basis.

Nominations are accepted only from healthcare professionals who are directly involved in the family’s/patient’s case and care: Social Workers, Nurses or Physicians. Thereafter, the family will be required to complete steps two and three.

The nomination process is designed to be simple for any individual with intimate knowledge pertaining to a patient's extended inpatient care.

Step One:
Nominate a family via the online application form

Step Two:
If the application meets our qualifications, the applicant will receive a message within 5-10 business days confirming the receipt of the application. At this point, the applicant will be asked to submit a signed HIPAA Authorization Form (also known as a “Release of Information Form”) from either the patient (if the patient is 18 or older) or a legal guardian (if the patient is under 18 years of age). The application will not be considered until this step is completed.

Step Three:
The family will be asked to submit supporting documentation to verify the authenticity of their financial need. At this step, additional information may be requested. All submissions must be made via email. Fax and standard mail will not be accepted at this time.

Step Four:
If needed, a member of the hospital will be asked to confirm the validity of the patient’s claims pertaining to the length of the patient’s admission and diagnosis. (This step will never occur without the patient first signing a HIPAA Authorization Form from the treating hospital).

Step Five:
Keep Swimming Foundation’s Board of Directors will meet on a monthly basis to consider all applications and select the families who will receive financial aid. Grantees will be contacted either by phone or email with a verdict.

Please Note: Any candidate data reviewed/utilized will be de-identified during the nomination process.