Referring a potential wish child is as easy as calling your local chapter by phone or e-mail. And while anyone can refer a child, the child's parents or legal guardians must communicate their interest in a wish directly to The Children's Wish Foundation.

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Who can refer a child?

Children who may be eligible for a wish can be referred to us by the following sources:

• Social Workers
• Nurses
• Child-life specialists
• Relatives/Friends
• The potential wish child
• Other wish families
• Community or support organizations
• Doctors

While anyone can refer a child, the child's parents or legal guardians must communicate their interest in a wish, directly to The Children's Wish Foundation.

Click here to download The Children's Wish Foundation of Canada's current Wish Granting Eligibility Criteria.

Privacy Policy

The Children's Wish Foundation of Canada respects the privacy of our wish children and their families. All medical information is kept private and confidential, and is not discussed with outside parties, unless consent is provided by the child's parents or guardians, and is required for the child's wish.

Please click here to view our privacy policy.

The Children's Wish Foundation of Canada is privileged to have the honour of playing a small role in the group of dedicated people who surround these special children. Children are eligible from 3 - 17 years when the request is received. They must be legal residents of Canada and have an illness, which is categorized as a life threatening condition.