Family Support Giving Fund 2026

We believe in transparency. Every step of the process is designed to ensure that donations directly support families and create lasting impact.

• Step 1

  Donate

  Anyone can donate to the fund.

• Step 2

  Apply

  Families submit a simple application with a story and photo.

• Step 3

  Allocate

  Funds cover guardianship, estate & financial planning.

• Step 4

  Impact

  YOUR FUNDS provide families stability and peace of mind!

Behind every donation is a story of hope, strength, and a brighter future. Every family's journey is unique, but they all share the same goal: ensuring peace of mind and security for their loved one's future. Through the Family Support Giving Fund, Morgan's Caring Connection is honored to walk alongside families as they take life-changing steps in planning for tomorrow.

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  Shutter Family

  Grant Amount: $4,200

  Meet the Shutter Family — Kim and Kane from Arena, Wisconsin, and their daughter, Sedona, a bright 30-year-old woman living with autism. Sedona has lived independently in a Madison group home for over 15 years enjoying evening classes in music, art, and singing. Her parents' greatest wish is to ensure that Sedona will always have the care and guardianship she deserves when they are no longer able to make decisions for her. They have applied for funding to complete essential estate planning — including wills and guardianship — so they can secure Sedona's long-term future and are taking important steps to ensure Sedona's future is secure and her independence is protected.

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  Erickson Family

  Grant Amount: $1,750

  Ethan's diagnosis at birth of having Down Syndrome came as a very big surprise to me. Although I had 4 other children, I felt as if I was starting from scratch. Ethan is my youngest, now 11, and he makes everyday an adventure on our little farm. His older siblings are his favorite people to be with. Ethan's speech is very limited but I know inside he has so many ideas and great imagination. I work part time as a server at Vintage Brewing Co and am so grateful for their acceptance. I would be grateful as well to be a recipient of a grant to help maintain Ethan's future.

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  The "D" Family

  Grant Amount: $3,350

  My family has lived in Madison, Wisconsin since 1999. We moved here seeking a place where our son Jeremy, born with cerebral palsy, could receive comprehensive care. In 2005, Jeremy passed away at home. After Jeremy's passing, our daughter Kaili eventually received a diagnosis of schizophrenia/schizoaffective disorder. As her mother, I am profoundly grateful to receive support in planning for her future—ensuring that she has what she needs to live safely and with dignity, whether or not I am here to care for her.

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  Kastning Family

  Grant Amount: $3,300

  I am a single mom raising two young boys, both of whom have special needs. On May 6, 2021, my youngest son, Antone, was taken back for open-heart surgery after he was diagnosed with Tetralogy of Fallot. Along with his heart diagnosis, Antone has DiGeorge Syndrome. Antone is now four years old and is nonverbal. My older son, Kyson, is seven years old and is also autistic. Every day, I am thinking ahead—about their care, their security, and what their lives will look like as they grow.

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  Georgiles Family

  Grant Amount: Pending

  My name is Cecilia, and I've spent my life caring for my 28-year-old son, David. He works at The MARC Center in Mt. Horeb and is the brightest part of his day. As my Parkinson's progresses, simple tasks have become harder, and my medical bills keep rising. A grant from Morgan's Caring Connection would give me something I haven't felt in a long time: hope. It would help me plan for the future, protect my son, and know that he will be cared for no matter what lies ahead.

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  Sattertrom Family

  Grant Amount: Pending

  I am a single mom to two adult children, who both still live at home. My son is 21 and has autism and needs 24/7 supervision. I am my son's primary caregiver. I am exhausted, overwhelmed and would appreciate some assistance in getting things completed and off my plate; so that I can have less worry and stress about my son's future.

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  Slesar Family

  Grant Amount: Pending

  My name is Shannon Slesar, and I am writing to share the challenges my 13-year-old son, Noah, and I are currently facing. Noah has Down syndrome and several complex health issues. As a single parent managing Noah's extensive medical and behavioral needs, I have struggled to maintain a consistent schedule. I am working with Janis Strutt, founder of Morgan's Caring Connection, to find long-term financial stability. Estate planning would provide significant peace of mind, ensuring that Noah will be cared for in the future.

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  Segura Family

  Grant Amount: Pending

  My name is Maria Segura. I'm a single mom of three. Benjamin and Emma both have disabilities. Benjamin has a host of disabilities: born with Down syndrome, deaf to his right ear, autistic, in remission with Leukemia, bilateral cataracts to eyes and unable to speak. I need help and I need a plan in place shall anything happen to me. I need a WILL, an estate planning, power of attorney, corporate care, anything to ensure a plan is in place for my children shall I die in sickness or unexpectedly.

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  Eller Family

  Grant Amount: Pending

  My name is Gena. I am a 44 year old single mother and live-in caregiver to my 22 year old son Ender. Ender was born premature with many health complications and later diagnosed autistic when he was a toddler. When he transitioned to adult services we were met with more difficult challenges. So, again, I quit my job to become a live-in caregiver to my son. My son is worthy of a safe and secure future and I want to do everything I can to make sure he gets that!

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  Gruber Family

  Grant Amount: $2,125

  Haley is an amazing 30 year old woman living with some very profound disability issues related to being born with spina bifida. The accompanying challenges this disability adds to your physical and emotional health have presented our family with many unique needs throughout her life. Most recently, Haley had a battle with melanoma cancer! My husband and I are reaching retirement age, but want to make sure that we have completed the necessary estate planning, to feel confident that Haley will be provided for, and have the level of care she requires, as we age and our income becomes fixed. I recently retired, in large part to meet Haley's needs, and this has obviously reduced our family income. The estate planning grant would truly be a life saver for us to be able to ensure that we have completed all the legal requirements giving Haley the resources she needs to maintain a healthy, long life — even beyond our time with her!

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  Jewett Family

  Grant Amount: $16,000

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  Kiel Family

  Grant Amount: Pending

  We met Raelynn when she was 3 days old in Houston, Texas. At a young age, she didn't develop the same rate as other kids. Throughout her life, Raelynn's health has become more complex and more puzzling. She has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy, autism, seizure disorder, sensory processing difficulty, developmental delays, behavioral difficulties, and more. Raelynn brings so much joy and light into our lives, but also many challenges. Due to her complex medical care, one of us cannot work so we can juggle all her appointments. We are always thinking ahead trying to figure out what needs to be done next and the thought of something happening to us and not having a plan for our kids, especially Raelynn has added so much stress. We would be forever grateful for a grant to help us plan a future for our Rae.

Your contribution provides families with the security and peace of mind they cannot achieve alone. With your help, we can remove financial barriers and ensure every family is prepared for the future.

• 800,000+

  Families in Wisconsin are raising special needs dependents.

• $3,500

  Average cost of estate planning services — an expense many families simply cannot manage.

• 200+

  Families we have helped secure their future. Together, we can do even more.