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FAMILY SUPPORT FUND

The Family Support Fund exists to support families engaged in PSESD programs* when temporary hardship impacts their child’s ability to attend school or childcare.

Quickly and simply, the Family Support fund provides Housing, Item or Transportation Support, to parents with youth engaged in PSESD programs.  These direct service programs range from home visiting to early learning and on to drop-out prevention and reengagement.  All families engaged in these programs pre-qualify as income or circumstance eligible as part of their program engagement.

We understand that learning and thriving happens only after the basic needs of shelter, safety and health are met.

Most often, the Family Support Fund is expending $250 - $1000 per family for rent or items when emergencies hit.  The Fund also provides small items like gas cards, car seats and diapers, offering safety and health. 

IF YOU ARE A PSESD EMPLOYEE  OR CONTRACTOR AND SUBMITTING A REQUEST, SCROLL DOWN, REVIEW THE PURPOSE AND PROCESS DOCUMENT, AND FILL IN THE REQUEST FORM BELOW. 


Learn more about the LCF Family Support Fund


For Requestors (ie staff):

2025 Family Support Fund Application and Family Support Funds Purpose and Process have been updated. Please review carefully prior to each submission!

The fund Request Form is only to be completed by PSESD employees and subcontractors, not by individual families. The information provided on the forms is for internal use by LCF only. Forms must be completed and submitted online. Please contact ​your coach or program supervisor first if you have questions about program or request eligibility and contact Nancy Woodland, Executive Director at (206) 716-8840 or nwoodland@learningcommunitiesfoundation.org for technical problems completing the forms. 

Please allow up to 48 business day hours to review requests and an additional 3 days to fulfill.


Please review the Family Support Funds Purpose and Process first and then contact program leads or your FE Coach at your site for review and their approval prior to submission.  
 

STEP 1: Make a Request 

STEP 2: Send Supporting Docs This is required if you are initially making a request for Rent and as a follow-up for any other request of funds over $250 where a receipt will show funds were spent as planned.