Eligible applicants to be considered for this fund award are any young adult who:
Was in foster care in their lifetime and is connected to Caring for Kids
Is either a graduating senior in high school or aged 18-25
Is applying for university scholarship, vocational training or basic needs being met to help foster their future
Submits their one page application AND has a CFK staff person submit a one page nomination on their behalf during the application window of February 15th - April 15th
Timeline For Awarding the Fund
Applications and nominations must be submitted within the application window of March 5, 2025 – April 15, 2025.
A small team led by Pat Ameling will review and consider each of the applications and make their determination of this year's recipient of The Fostering Futures grant.
All applicants will be notified and the award distributed sometime in May during National Foster Care Month.
