Fostering Connections focuses on providing educational and enrichment scholarships to children in foster care. We offer support such as laptop computers for educational use, assistance with the cost of extracurricular sports and lessons, and scholarships for summer camps.
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We serve children in St. Johns, Duval, Flagler, Putnam, and Volusia Counties. Case Managers and Child Advocate Managers can submit donation requests using the form below. Please be sure to review our grant requirements before applying.
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At this time, scholarships are only available to children who are currently in care within the foster care system.
Educational Technology Grants:
-Rolling basis.
-Provides one laptop computer per student for youth in grades Pre-K-12 in need of laptop computers .
-The use of the laptop should be primarily for educational purposes.
-Clients in grades 6-12 are required to have participated in a minimum of one Fostering Connections educational program once all programs are online.
-Client or caregiver is required to submit a short testimonial on how the laptop computer supported their learning needs.
-One time grant.
Enrichment Scholarship:
-Rolling basis.
-Provides up to $400 per student in funding for youth in grades Pre-K-12 to use for enrichment activities.
-Enrichment activities include music lessons, dance lessons, athletic activities, school clubs, or leadership conferences.
-Client is required to submit an invoice or registration form to show proof of registration in the activity.
-Clients in grades 6-12 are required to have attended a minimum of one Fostering Connections educational program once all programs are available online.
-Client or caregiver is required to submit a short testimonial on how the scholarship supported their learning needs.
-One time grant.
​As we focus on expanding our core programs, we are currently pausing our Educational and Enrichment Grants.
Looking ahead, we may need to restructure ​t​he grant program in the coming year, which could impact our ability to offer these current grants in the future. We’re grateful for the support this program has received and thank you for your understanding as we continue to prioritize impactful programming for youth and families.
