Support for Families Living with a Disability in Alabama
Libby’s Friends serves families across Alabama who are caring for a loved one with a disability while also carrying the financial weight that often comes with that journey. We understand that behind every need is a family doing everything they can to provide care, comfort, opportunity, and dignity, often while facing expenses that insurance does not fully cover.
No two families are exactly alike, and no two situations look the same. Some need help with therapy, some with adaptive equipment, some with communication devices, or other essential tools that make daily life more manageable. No matter the need, our mission stays the same: to ease the burden through grants that quickly, compassionately, and efficiently help cover critical expenses.
For Families Carrying More Than Most People See
The families Libby’s Friends serves are often managing far more than what is visible on the surface. Daily life may include appointments, therapy schedules, medical decisions, equipment needs, mobility challenges, communication support, and the constant work of advocating for a loved one’s care. On top of that, many families are also trying to make room in their budgets for expenses that are necessary, urgent, and deeply meaningful.
These needs can look different from one household to the next, but the weight they carry is often similar. A communication device can open the door to connection. A cranial molding helmet can support healthy development. Therapy can help a child build strength, confidence, and independence. Adaptive equipment can make everyday routines safer and more manageable.
Libby’s Friends exists to help families facing these realities cover critical costs so they can keep moving forward with support and hope.
Real Help for Families Navigating Disabilities Across Alabama
Families who come to Libby’s Friends deserve to know they are not alone, and that meaningful support is possible. We have a 95% acceptance rate for completed applications, and 89% of the funds we raise go directly to the families we serve. That means support is not only compassionate, it is also active, practical, and makes a real difference.
In 2025, Libby’s Friends provided 703 grants in 50 counties across Alabama. Since our founding, we have awarded more than 1,590 grants totaling $1,575,000. Every one of those grants represents a family that was met with care, relief, and the reminder that a community is standing beside them.
Explore the Heart Behind the Mission
Libby’s Friends is rooted in lived experience, guided by compassionate leadership, and sustained by a community that believes families should not have to carry these burdens alone.
Explore more about who we are, what drives our mission, and how people across Alabama help make this work possible.
FAQs for Families Who Need Assistance Navigating Disability-Related Costs in Alabama
We know families often have questions before taking the next step, and we want the process to feel as clear and approachable as possible. Below are answers to some of the most common questions about applying for support through Libby’s Friends.
Our goal is to make it easier for Alabama families to understand how we help and what to expect along the way.
Libby’s Friends considers any applicant who has a diagnosis and resides in the state of Alabama. We know every family’s situation is different, and each application represents a real need, which is why we review requests with care and compassion. If your family is navigating life with disability-related expenses, we encourage you to apply.
Our application is designed to be simple and efficient, and most families can complete it in less than 30 minutes. Applicants will need to provide five items: proof of ID, proof of insurance, proof of diagnosis, proof of income, and a quote for the good or service being requested. In most cases, families receive an answer within 7 to 10 days.
Libby’s Friends helps cover a range of disability-related expenses that can make a meaningful difference in a family’s daily life. Support may include:
- Communication devices
- Therapy costs
- Adaptive equipment
- Cranial molding helmets
- Orthotics
- Specialty seating
- Adaptive strollers
Each request is unique, but our mission remains the same: easing financial burden so families can focus on care, dignity, and opportunity.
In most cases, Libby’s Friends provides a response within 7 to 10 days of receiving a completed application. We know many families are facing urgent needs, so timeliness matters. Our team works hard to review applications quickly and thoughtfully, so families are not left waiting longer than necessary.
If your family is living with disability-related expenses and meets the basic criteria, please reach out. Libby’s Friends exists to wrap our arms around families and provide support where it is needed most, and we have a 95% acceptance rate for completed applications. Even when life feels overwhelming, taking one step toward help can make a meaningful difference.
You Do Not Have to Carry This Alone
If your family is facing the financial strain that can come with disability-related needs, Libby’s Friends is here to help. Our mission is to wrap our arms around families across Alabama with support that is compassionate, practical, and centered on what matters most.