Eligibility:
AFFCF can only fund one class/activity at a time per child. One activity would have to end in order for AFFCF to be able to consider funding a new activity. The only exception is swimming because it is prioritized as a survival skill.
AFFCF can consider funding classes/lessons for up to two months at a time. Once the initial application is funded, renewals can also be submitted for a maximum of up to two months at a time – as long as the child remains a current ward of the court in Arizona.
A request for a class/activity needs to be for a business/organization whose information, services and enrollment/use of services are accessible to the public.
Documentation:
Documentation is required beforehand. The required supporting documentation submitted must show the length of the activity/class or lesson, as well as the total cost and the vendor on a paper invoice with logo/letterhead. Screenshot of webpage not accepted.
Payment:
Once a request is approved, a check payable to company can be mailed or an e-mail will be sent so then the purchase can be made and receipts submitted for reimbursement. The maximum AFFCF can consider funding is up to $125 per month for an activity.
Preferred Vendors:
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Other Resources:
- Alice Cooper’s Solid Rock Teen Centers – Phoenix, Mesa, Goodyear – free music, dance, art and vocational programs age 12-20 years old
- ASA Now – Can provide free lessons at their location. ASA Now does not pay for children to do activities anywhere else
- CASA Council Helping Children of Mohave County, Inc. – Funds classes/activities (not limited to martial arts, gymnastics) up to 3 months for youth adjudicated in Mohave county only. Youth does not need to have a CASA.
- CASA Support Council for Pima County, Inc. – Funds Activities for youth adjudicated in Pima County only. Youth needs to have a CASA.
- Gilbert Assistance Program (GAP) – Recreation classes (including swim lessons) for youth who reside in Gilbert. Able to submit an application for 90% off.
- Navajo County Friends of CASA – Able to fund activities for foster youth adjudicated or placed in Navajo County (don’t need to have a CASA).
- Opportunity 4 Kids – Funds extracurricular activities for children in Arizona whose household income is 150% of federal poverty guidelines. Can submit for up to 3 months at a time (if relevant). Check is sent directly to the service provider (not the requester). $1500 max per child/lifetime for all scholarship requests.
- Sounds Academy – Enroll in the SOLO program for low cost weekly group and individual music lessons (see website for specific locations).
