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Kids in Need Fund
(K.I.N. Fund)

Contact:
Phone: (828) 695-5800
FAX: (828) 695-4410
TDD: (828) 695-5155

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• Our Management Team

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3070 11th Ave Dr. SE
Hickory, NC 28602

We're located off Fairgrove Church Road behind Catawba Valley Medical Center

Business Hours*
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday - Friday

*Individual clinic hours may vary

Kids in Need Fund
Is he your neighbor,
your child’s best friend at school,
your employee’s child,
or your future employee?
Make a difference....
Contribute !

What is the K.I.N. Fund's story?

She’s the child who lacks health insurance, is not eligible for Medicaid or NC Health Choice. He’s the child who often needs dental or vision care or is sick and needs medication but does not get it due to lack of money.

The Kids In Need Fund (K.I.N Fund) was established by the School Health Team of Catawba County Public Health to help meet the healthcare needs of school children who fit the fund’s eligibility guidelines.

Who is eligible to receive help from the K.I.N. Fund?

Individuals may be eligible to receive help from the K.I.N. Fund if they:

Resident of North Carolina
Enrolled in school (grades K-12)
Receives free or reduced lunch at school
Is not covered by health insurance, Medicaid or NC Health Choice

What does the K.I.N. Fund cover?

Preventive, diagnostic, evaluation and treatment services
Prescribed medications such as antibiotics and seizure medications
Limited dental services

How are school nurses involved?

Catawba County Public Health’s School Health Team is comprised of registered nurses who are specially trained in school health nursing. They serve in all three Catawba County school systems, from elementary to high schools, and provide health-related services to students that enable them to improve their potential for learning. For more information visit our school nurse website.

How can I help?

You may make tax deductible donations to the Catawba County Public Health “Kids In Need Fund.” For more information, please call Rhonda Stikeleather, 828-695-5893 or Jennifer McCracken, 828-695-5820. Healthier students learn better!