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SUPPORTING FAMILIES OF MEDICALLY FRAGILE CHILDREN Connect Cares Foundation is a registered 501c3 nonprofit organization that is dedicated to supporting families of medically fragile children by providing financial and emotional support caregiver support and advocacy services. What Does It Mean To Be A Medically Fragile Child. Medically Fragile Children are children with medical complexity that is defined as having significant chronic health problems that affect multiple organ systems and result in functional limitations high health care needs or utilization and often the need for or use of medical technology. Common Family Needs Navigating life with a medically fragile child presents a myriad of challenges beyond medical care alone.