For Families

You don't have tonavigate this alone.

Whether you've just learned of a hereditary cardiac condition in your family, or you've been living with one for years — we are here to help you know more, access more, and do more with the knowledge you have.

How We Help

From awareness to action.

Explore resources, tools, and next steps — built for families, caregivers, and individuals at every stage.

Education

Understanding Hereditary Cardiac Risk

Many serious heart conditions pass through families. Learn which conditions carry genetic risk, what that means for you and your children, and what questions to ask your physician.

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Screening

Screening & Testing Access

We help connect families with information about medically appropriate cardiac and genetic screening. We do not provide medical testing directly — we help remove the barriers between families and appropriate care.

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Navigation

Navigating Specialists

Getting to the right cardiologist or genetic counselor can feel overwhelming. We help families understand what kind of specialist may be relevant to their situation and how to get a referral.

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Treatment

Treatment Pathways

A diagnosis is not the end of the story — for many conditions, treatment exists and outcomes improve significantly with early intervention. We help families understand what pathways may be available.

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Support

Caregiver Support

When a parent or caregiver has a serious cardiac condition, the whole family is affected. We support caregivers in accessing care — because your health affects your family's future.

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Children

Children & Young Families

Hereditary cardiac conditions don't wait for adulthood. Children of affected parents may carry the same genetic risk — and early awareness can be life-changing.

Children & Heart Health
Community

Community & Connection

Facing a hereditary cardiac condition alone is hard. We connect families with community, with peers, and with resources that can help them navigate the road ahead.

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Heart & Heritage Health Foundation provides education, community connection, and navigation support. We do not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All health decisions should be made in partnership with qualified healthcare professionals who know your individual situation.