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Supplemental Funding Model

By providing scholarship funds only after public financial aid is maximized, foster youth gain equitable access to higher education, because this ensures private dollars fill critical gaps without duplicating existing resources. This strategy prioritizes efficiency and equity by positioning private funding as a backstop to public aid, targeting the unmet financial needs of foster youth pursuing college. Unlike unrestricted scholarships, this model requires coordination with financial aid offices to identify and cover remaining costs, ensuring that limited nonprofit resources are used where they are most needed.

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activities of orgs running this strategy

A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above. These are what the strategy looks like on the ground.

  • Administering a scholarship program for higher education CASA SUPPORT COUNCIL FOR PIMA COUNTY IN
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    Provides higher education scholarships of up to $2,500 per semester to current and former CASA youth in Pima County for attendance at accredited post-secondary institutions in Arizona, based on financial need and credit load. Recipients must maintain a 2.75 GPA.
  • Fundraising and donor engagement CASA SUPPORT COUNCIL FOR PIMA COUNTY IN
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    Conducts fundraising activities, including an annual appeal to past donors and concerned citizens in the Greater Tucson Area, and accepts donations via various payment methods to support the CASA program and its services.
  • Organizing activities and outings for children served by CASA CASA SUPPORT COUNCIL FOR PIMA COUNTY IN
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    Organizes various outings and activities for children supported by the CASA program.
  • Providing career and life skills development for youth aging out of foster care CASA SUPPORT COUNCIL FOR PIMA COUNTY IN
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    Offers career, education, employment development, and life skills services to CASA youth aged 16 and older who are transitioning out of foster care through the "Keys to Success" program, launched in June 2023 in Pima County.
  • Providing financial assistance for unmet needs of children in the CASA program CASA SUPPORT COUNCIL FOR PIMA COUNTY IN
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    Funds various unmet needs for children in the Pima County CASA program, including holiday parties, sports, cultural experiences, musical instruments, refurbished computers, summer camp scholarships, cribs, car seats, beds, clothing, shoes, and educational tutors. This includes providing gift cards during the holiday season and organizing holiday parties.
  • Supporting CASA volunteers CASA SUPPORT COUNCIL FOR PIMA COUNTY IN
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    Provides activity suggestions for CASAs to do with the children they support, including independent activities for children. The organization also reimburses expenses for CASA volunteers and supports their ongoing training and professional development.
  • Volunteer and supporter recognition CASA SUPPORT COUNCIL FOR PIMA COUNTY IN
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    Hosts an annual recognition luncheon each April to honor CASA volunteers and community supporters, including announcing the CASA of the Year and recognizing outstanding program supporters.