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Grant A Wish Program | Fostering Further

Eligibility

This program is available to 1. foster youth who reside in Licking County (even if they originally came from another county) 2. foster youth who have been placed in another county by the Licking County office of one of our agency partners (NYAP, the Village Network, Buckeye Ranch, House of New Hope) All requests are verified through the partner agency and must be approved by the Fostering Further board.

Required documents

Once verified and approved, foster parents may be reimbursed or request that we pay another organization directly. 1. For reimbursement, the foster parent must submit a picture of a paid invoice or receipt. 2. To pay the organization directly, we need an itemized invoice with an address.

Hours

This program is conducted mainly via email, so it is always available.
https://fosteringfurther.org/foster-parents-request-form/

Application process

Licensed foster parents or caseworkers may fill out a request at: https://fosteringfurther.org/foster-parents-request-form/

Fees

None.

Service area

Licking County, Ohio

Description

Fostering Further's Grant a Wish program provides funding for meaningful experiences for Licking County foster youth. These requests will typically fall under these categories: - Camps - Educational Expenses - Graduation Expenses - Recreational & Socialization (sports, scouts, etc.) - Skill-building & Self-enhancement (music, creative arts, etc.) - Therapeutic, Health, & Safety.

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211 Pathways

What's Here

Wish Foundations

Providing organization

Fostering Further

Non-profit organization providing assistance to children in foster care, foster care workers, families participating in foster care, and adults that have aged out of the foster care system, including, but not limited to, providing monetary assistance for education and enrichment activities, providing activities for foster children and their families, and providing additional support in the form of gifts.