Who can apply for assistance?

The Love Fund For Children works with, and through, a network of professionals or “youth advocates” who work with children. These professionals identify a child in need and apply for specific assistance on the child’s behalf. Our network of youth advocate professionals includes; case managers, social workers, school counselors, and medical professionals. If you are a youth advocate looking to apply, please email info@fox4lovefund.org and request an application.

I am not a youth advocate; how can my child get assistance?

At this time, we are only able to work through a certified youth service professional to allocate resources. This “third party” must be intimately familiar with your needs and situation and that of your children. This person may contact The Love Fund For Children to request an application which they must fill out and submit on your children’s behalf. Please request that your child’s case manager, medical care provider, therapist, counselor or some other type of professional contact us to request an application for assistance. The Love Fund has certain criteria needed for allocating resources, which we can discuss with the professional.

In the meantime, another option for assistance would be to call 2-1-1. This United Way service will advise you of resources within your neighborhood.

Is money ever given directly to the family or to the child?

The Love Fund For Children provides goods or services or vouchers, given directly to the professional who applied for assistance on behalf of the child(ren). No cash or gift cards are distributed.

I’ve applied for child assistance, now what?

Once the application is received, depending on the type of request, the approval process can take between 14 and 90 days. Youth advocates typically receive an email within a week of applying regarding the status, timeline and next steps. Additional supporting information may also be requested at that time. Please complete the application fully and include all required documentation to ensure timely approvals.