Funds and contributions come from Hairloss.com.  Though Hair for Children is a charitable organization, they are not considered to be a non-profit organization.  That means that the recipients cannot use the donation as a tax deduction.

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The main goal of the program is to help children regain self confidence and a sense of well-being.  The program guarantees that all donations and contributions made to the program will be used for the program completely.

The program selects one child per month.  A retail partner close to the child designs and fits the child.  Travel expenses are not included with the program.  The boy or girl who is selected is asked to tell their story on camera.  The child must also provide before and after pictures of themselves.  Children who participate in the program must be accompanied by an adult or guardian at all times.

Children must be between the ages of 11 and 18 years old to qualify.  The child must also have partial hair loss or be bald.  The program only serves children living in the United States at this time. Both the hair and the delivery of the hair are completely free, however, travel expenses are not covered.  The child and parent must sign a photo release allowing Hairloss.com to post the photos on the internet.  The photos will also be published on video and in print.  The photos and story are used to share the child’s experience.

Two visits are usually required to the local Hairloss.com retail location.  The first visit is usually designated for design and fitting.  The second visit is for the delivery and the training on how to properly care for the hair.  Photographs will be taken then.

Children who are selected once cannot reapply.  Each child only gets one chance.  Applications can be done online or through U.S. Postal Mail.

Hairloss.com retailers will suggest or recommend a hairstyle that suits the child’s needs.  The services provided are 100 % complimentary and because of this, Hairloss.com has a no tipping policy.  The child and the parents will be trained during the visit on how to properly care for their new hair.  Both boys and girls are edible as long as they are between the ages of 11 and 18 years old.

Visit the website, http://Hairloss.com, for further details, information or to fill out an application.  You can also check in with a local Hairloss.com retailer near you.  Even if you or someone you know does not qualify or does not need the donated services, it can still be fun to read through the stories and see what children’s lives have been changed.  Visit the website for further information and to learn more about how you can get involved, whether it be as a donor, a recipient or can make some sort of contribution.