Funds
Special Needs Children's Fund
“Whoever receives one of these children
in My name receives Me and
whoever receives me, receives...
Him who sent me.”
—Mark 9:37
Story of the Special Needs Children's Fund
An increasing number of families with special needs children have begun seeking the benefits of homeschooling and the services of Home School Legal Defense Association. Now, approximately 10 percent of HSLDA member families indicate they are homeschooling a child with special learning needs. In 1993, HSLDA realized that more guidance was needed for these families and hired a consultant to assist our families with the learning needs of their children.
In January of 2002, the Home School Foundation created the Special Needs Children's Fund. The Fund is designed to assist HSLDA member families with the financial challenges of privately meeting the academic needs of their special needs children. Many of these children struggle with learning disabilities, mental retardation, hearing or visual impairments, and severe disorders or syndromes.
How to Apply for the Scholarship?
The Special Needs Children's Fund is designed to offer assistance to HSLDA families who are struggling with the financial burden of meeting their child's special learning needs. Our Fund helps with special therapies, equipment, testing and specialized materials. Scholarships are granted on the basis of financial need and the availability of funds. Also please note that to be eligible for this fund you are required to have been an HSLDA member for at least 6 months.
Beginning March 1, 2008 we will now offer two enrollment periods for the Special Needs applications. For the first enrollment period, you must have your application submitted on or before May 15, 2008. For the second enrollment period, you must have your application submitted on or before October 31, 2008.
If you are a widow with special needs children, please contact our offices before downloading and filling out this application.
Please print out the checklist, application and reference form and send them with the required documentation (listed on application) to:
Special Needs Children's Fund Applications
PO Box 1152
Purcellville, VA 20134
*Please Note We Do Not Accept Faxes*
How to Give to the Fund?
If you have any questions on this fund, or if you would like to donate to this fund, please call us at 540-338-8688, e-mail us at info@homeschoofoundation.org, or make an online donation.
Testimonies
Health Problems Lead Gibbs Family to Homeschooling
Aaron suffered from serious health problems that frequently interfered with his schooling, this particular symptom was unusual. Christine hurried to school to find her son pale and exhausted. Continuing to complain of chest pain, Christine rushed him to the hospital. [More...]
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Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Medical and special therapy costs can quickly exhaust the efforts of even the most generous extended families and church families…. [More...]
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God Put Us All Together
The babies we have adopted always come with many health concerns… Against extreme odds, these children have made remarkable recoveries. We thought we had made it until several of them reached school age… Our pediatrician agreed with us that home schooling was appropriate for our children. [More...]
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