Description:
Our recipients are financially disadvantaged children, age 21 and under, suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis. Most of our children suffer from an autoimmune disorder called alopecia areata, which causes the hair follicles to shut down. In addition to the loss of scalp hair, many also lose their eyelashes, eyebrows and all body hair. This hair loss is permanent in most cases, and there is no known cause or cure. Other recipients have been victim to severe burns, cancer survivors, or suffer from any number of skin disorders that cause permanent hair loss.
The children who receive these hairpieces have lost more than their hair; they suffer from a loss of self. Many children have been teased by classmates and/or embarrassed by the attention they receive because of their hair loss. They often will withdraw from normal childhood activities such as swimming, going to the mall or even playing with their friends. While wearing a hairpiece is certainly not a cure for these children, it can help restore some of the normalcy to their everyday lives that most of us take for granted. It is our goal to help provide a foundation on which they can begin to rebuild their self-esteem.
There are several problems facing children who suffer long-term medical hair loss. Most wigs sold by retailers are made to fit adult heads, and are much too big for children to wear. They often require the use of tape or glue to keep them from falling off, and these adhesives can burn or irritate the scalp. Often, the styles of adult wigs are not age-appropriate and synthetic wigs can mat and frizz with excessive styling.
Hours:
Main Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Intake Process:
Please call.
Program Fees:
None
Languages:
English
Eligibility:
Anyone in need of services or willing to donate.
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
February 14, 2018
Volunteer Opportunities:
Please call or visit website.
Geographies Served
Serves All Areas
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
234 Southern Blvd.
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
Phone Numbers
Main Line
(561) 833-7332
Toll Free
(888) 896-1588
Services
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Special Notes/Funding
Natural Hair Donation Program.
Description
Children under 6 years receive synthetic hairpieces because this age group experiences rapid growth in the size of their head. Children ages 6 to 21 with long term hair loss receive custom, vacuum-fit hair prosthetics.
Availability
Main Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Website is 24/7
Hours
Main Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Website is 24/7
Required Documents
Please visit website.
Eligibility
Children under age 21 in the US and Canada regardless of race, creed, or religion.
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Applications for a headpiece are found on their website.
Languages
English
Service Area
No boundaries.
Geography Served
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Serves all areas
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