Mission
Statement
of Our Purpose and Vision
FOCC
provides financial assistance for patients participating in research
protocols at the National Institutes of Health.
FOCC's goal
is to enhance the lives of Clinical Center patients and their
family members by relieving them of emergency financial burdens
related to their participation in clinical trials.
The Role of the Social Worker
Because the social workers at the National
Institutes of Health work directly with the patients and their
family members from day-to-day, social workers are well situated
to determine who among Clinical Center patients need (and qualify
for) emergency financial assistance from FOCC.
Each social worker is able to evaluate the specific circumstances
of the patient and the patient's family on a case-by-case basis,
and to determine if the filing of an application with FOCC for
financial or other aid would be appropriate.
If the social worker determines that such aid might be warranted,
the social worker will help the patient complete FOCC's application
form. The social worker then will file the application with FOCC
on behalf of the patient.
If FOCC approves the application, the social worker will deliver
a check (or checks) to the patient drawn by FOCC to the order
of the appropriate third party (or third parties).
How to Apply
For information how to apply, look at $ Aid
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FOCC's History
FOCC was created in 1984 as a non-profit, tax exempt charitable
corporation. Its purpose always has been to fulfill the charitable
mission for patients of the Clinical Center.
FOCC's Governance
FOCC is governed by a Board of
Directors comprised of individuals who now are (or who have
been) affiliated with the Clinical Center and/or the National
Institutes of Health. These individuals support FOCC by volunteering
their time and experience for FOCC.
The Board of Directors is assisted by volunteer Officers
who carry out the policies and decisions of the Board of Directors.
FOCC currently has one salaried employee -- the Executive Director.
This person assists FOCC on a day-to-day basis by administering
and implementing the daily affairs of the charity. The Executive
Director is available to you by telephone (301-402-4296) or by
email (Executive Director).
What People Say About FOCC
To learn about the sentiments of people who have been helped by
FOCC, read their comments at Testimonials.
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