Foster Village Northeast KS Announces Youth Extracurricular Scholarship Program
We’re excited to announce that thanks to a grant from LiveWell Douglas County, we’re providing scholarships to help kids in foster care pay for active extracurricular activities that get their bodies moving.
The scholarship provides financial assistance to children in foster care for participating in active extracurricular activities like sports teams, dance, martial arts, and gymnastics. Scholarships of up to $500 per child will be awarded for one extracurricular activity in 2025.
➡️ Scholarships are limited, so apply today!
We’re just getting started! We plan to expand the program to include more participants beyond Douglas County.
Who is eligible for the scholarship?
Children currently in foster care placement, aged 5-18 years old, are eligible to apply. The child must fit at least one of the following criteria:
- The child is listed as a Douglas County case
- The child is currently placed in Douglas County
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The activity takes place in Douglas County
What types of activities are covered?
The scholarship can be used for active extracurricular activities, such as dance, martial arts, sports teams, gymnastics, etc.
How will the payment be made?
Payment will be provided directly to the facility hosting the activity, after all other financial assistance options have been exhausted.
Questions? Contact Lori at lori@fostervillagenortheastks.org.