Mission Statement The Dream Factory grants dreams to children diagnosed with critical or chronic illnesses who are 3 through 18 years of age. Wish Criteria In order for a child to be considered eligible to receive a dream, he or she must meet the following criteria:   Is 3 through 18 years of age.   Has a critical or chronic illness which must be verified on the application by the child's primary physician.   Has not received a dream from another wish-granting organization. The dream must be the  child's dream and not that of a parent, guardian or other concerned party. The child must be able to communicate the dream to a Dream Factory representative. The Dream Factory grants wishes without regard to race, color, creed, religion,ethnic origin, sexual orientation or economic status. The Dream Factory operates using a network of volunteers who raise funds in their communities to grant dreams to local children. We receive no government funding but rely on the generosity of members of our communities. Donors are assured that their funds remain in their communities and volunteers can see the direct results of their efforts by serving local children. Unfortunately, we have no means to grant dreams where we have no chapters. If you would like to receive information or an application for a dream for your child, go to the Find Your Local Chapter section in our website to see the lists of where Dream Factory Chapters are located across the country.   This listing provides names, addresses, and phone numbers of Dream Factory  volunteers across the country who make dreams come true for children with  critical or chronic illnesses.   Contact them for information about your local chapter or an application. If there is no chapter listed which is in close geographic proximity to your home, call the Dream Factory National Headquarters (1-800-456-7556) or send e-mail to info@dreamfactoryinc.com and a staff member will attempt to refer you to the closest wish-granting organization in your area.