Dreamers

Apply or Nominate a Dreamer

Three programs, three clear paths.

The LFYD Scholarship Fund accepts applications directly from families. The PEARL and Pebbles programs begin with a short nomination from a school, church, coach or community partner. Selected families are then invited to complete a private family application.

LFYD Scholarship Fund

Financial assistance so a child can take part in youth sports, movement-based programs, camps or approved enrichment activities. Financial need is required, but there is no strict income limit; our review considers each family's full situation.

Start Scholarship Application

PEARL Program

Wraparound, two-generation support for youth and families. Participation is through nomination only. Nominators are not asked to share family financial information.

Nominate a Dreamer for PEARL

Pebbles Program (ages 0-5)

Support for young children and their caregivers, including families navigating foster care, healthcare, legal-system involvement, financial hardship or housing instability. Participation is through nomination only.

Nominate a Dreamer for Pebbles

Your privacy

Please do not enter Social Security numbers, and do not email tax returns, pay stubs or other financial documents. If documents are needed, LFYD staff will contact you with a secure way to share them. Financial information is reviewed only by designated LFYD staff.

LFYD Scholarship Fund

Scholarship Application

1. Dreamer and family profile

Application completed by *

Parent/GuardianDreamer (with guardian approval)Other

Dreamer legal name (first / middle / last) *

Preferred name

Date of birth (MM/DD/YYYY) *

Age

School / childcare / preschool

Grade / developmental stage

Home address (street, city, state, ZIP) *

Primary caregiver name and relationship to Dreamer *

Caregiver email *

Caregiver phone *

Additional caregiver(s), relationship, and whether they live in the household

Household size: adults

Household size: children

Primary language(s) spoken at home

Emergency contact (name / relationship / phone)

Preferred contact method

EmailPhoneText

Interpreter requested?

NoYes

Transportation

Reliable transportationSometimes difficultTransportation support needed

2. Dreamer snapshot

What are this Dreamer's greatest strengths, interests, talents or positive qualities? *

Why do you believe this Dreamer would benefit from LFYD support?

What would you most like to see change, improve or become possible over the next 12 months?

What school, family, community, counseling, mentoring, sports or other supports are already in place?

Is there anything else you would like LFYD to understand about the Dreamer or family?

3. Financial need snapshot

LFYD does not use a single income cutoff. This section helps staff understand the full financial picture. Estimates are fine. Please do not attach or email documents; if they are needed, staff will send you a secure way to share them.

Household annual gross income ($) *

Income sources (wages, self-employment, child support, SSI, unemployment, public benefits, other)

Monthly rent/mortgage ($)

Monthly childcare/aftercare ($)

Monthly transportation ($)

Unreimbursed medical/health expenses ($, monthly or annual)

Major recurring obligations (optional)

Recent change in circumstances (job loss, housing instability, medical or legal expense, family separation, other)

Amount the family can contribute ($)

In your own words, what makes assistance necessary right now? *

Are you receiving or applying for support from another scholarship, school, club, government program or community organization? Please describe.

4. Activity request

Activity category *

GymnasticsDanceSoccerFootballBaseball/SoftballSwimmingCampOther

Activity / program name *

Provider / organization

Location

Program dates (start - end)

Total program cost ($) *

Amount requested ($) *

Equipment/uniform costs (cleats, helmet, leotard, uniform, instrument, etc.)

Why is the Dreamer interested in this activity, and what do you hope they gain? *

Has the Dreamer participated before?

NoYes

If yes, please describe

How will the Dreamer get to practices, classes and events? What support is needed?

Any schedule conflicts that could affect regular attendance?

5. Scholarship commitments and consent

I understand that consistent attendance and communication are required.I understand that Dreamers are expected to participate in age-appropriate community service opportunities when offered.I understand that school-age Dreamers are expected to maintain strong academic effort and participate in tutoring or academic support when recommended by LFYD.I understand that Dreamers and families may be invited to LFYD showcases, check-ins and other program events and should make a reasonable effort to attend.I agree to promptly notify LFYD if the Dreamer stops participating or the family's circumstances materially change.I authorize LFYD to verify participation with the activity provider and, when relevant and separately consented to, verify school attendance or academic information needed for continued eligibility.I certify that the information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand LFYD may request clarification or additional documentation.I authorize designated LFYD staff to review the financial information I provide solely for eligibility and award determination.I agree that LFYD may contact me by email, phone and/or text about this application and program participation.

If selected, LFYD may ask you to sign separate releases before requesting information from a school, provider, counselor or other partner. No release is granted by submitting this application. Photo/video permission is a separate, optional consent and does not affect eligibility. LFYD may use de-identified or aggregated program data for evaluation and reporting. If staff become concerned about an immediate safety issue, LFYD may follow applicable safety and mandatory-reporting procedures.

Parent/guardian full name as signature *

Date (MM/DD/YYYY) *

Dreamer acknowledgment (age-appropriate Dreamers type their name)

Thank you. Your scholarship application has been received.

We will email you a confirmation. LFYD staff will review the application and contact you if anything else is needed, including a secure way to share documents. Please do not email tax returns or pay stubs.

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PEARL Program

PEARL Nomination

For teachers, coaches, counselors, faith leaders and community partners. Please share only what is needed and avoid unnecessary confidential details. If the nomination moves forward, LFYD will invite the family to complete a private family application.

1. About you (nominator)

Your name *

Organization and role

Email *

Phone

How long and in what capacity have you known the child or family? *

2. The Dreamer

Dreamer's name *

Age

School

Grade

Why do you believe the Dreamer and family would benefit from PEARL? *

What strengths, interests or positive qualities stand out?

Areas of need observed (select any that apply)

AcademicSocial-emotionalMentorshipMovement / sportsFamily resourcesTransportationExposure / enrichmentOther

Are there immediate circumstances LFYD should be aware of? Please avoid unnecessary confidential details.

Has the parent/guardian agreed to be contacted by LFYD? *

YesNoUnsure

I confirm the information I have shared is accurate to the best of my knowledge and limited to what LFYD needs to review this nomination. *

Thank you for your PEARL nomination.

LFYD will review the nomination. If it moves forward, we will contact the family directly and invite them to complete a private family application.

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Pebbles Program (ages 0-5)

Pebbles Nomination

For teachers, caseworkers, healthcare providers, faith leaders and community partners. Please share only what is needed and avoid unnecessary confidential details. If the nomination moves forward, LFYD will invite the caregiver to complete a private family application.

1. About you (nominator)

Your name *

Organization and role

Email *

Phone

How do you know the child and caregiver? *

2. The child and family

Child's name *

Child's age or date of birth

Caregiver name and relationship to the child *

What makes this family a strong candidate for Pebbles? *

Areas of challenge (select any that apply)

Foster care involvementHealthcare-related stressLegal-system impactIncarcerated parent/caregiverFinancial hardshipHousing instabilityFamily transitionOther

What strengths, bonds, routines or protective factors do you see in the child and family?

Has the caregiver agreed to be contacted by LFYD? *

YesNoUnsure

I confirm the information I have shared is accurate to the best of my knowledge and limited to what LFYD needs to review this nomination. *

Thank you for your Pebbles nomination.

LFYD will review the nomination. If it moves forward, we will contact the caregiver directly and invite them to complete a private caregiver application.

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