Children & Family Enrichment (C&FEF) Fund Rules
This benefit is available to regular members in both Boulder or Broomfield county. This fund will reimburse you for the cost of events and supplies that enrich the lives of the kids in your care.
General Rules for All Categories
- Submit application, or call ahead to Mila Sbrocca, at 303-828-9331 or email her at mila.sbrocca@bvsd.org. Some decisions require a committee meeting. A decision can usually be made within 2 weeks. You risk non-reimbursement if you incur expenses for something that is not funded. See list below for typically funded items.
- A foster/fost-adopt/kinship child must have been placed in your home by the Boulder or Broomfield County Department of Social Services.
- Adoptive children are eligible for 50% of the cost of each child-specific item.
- Funds are based on availability, limits could change at any time as the budget allows. Receipts are required for reimbursement; please apply within 90 days of purchase.
Child-Specific Expenses
Foster/fost-adopt/kinship child - 50% reimbursement per item, $150 limit per calendar year
Adoptive child - 50% reimbursement per item, $150 limit per calendar year
- fair, rodeo
- sports/cheerleading uniforms
- Physical therapy/occupational therapy equipment (check w/ therapist as Medicaid often pays)
- tutoring, school uniforms, graduation expenses, Prom/Homecoming expenses, educational aids
- sporting events
- special events/Halloween costumes
- zoo, museum, IMAX, swimming pool, rec. center
- recreational activities (f.e. ski lessons/ski tickets)
- roller skating, ice skating, horseback riding
- sports fees (most schools waive for foster kids), Fit for Fun type of physical activity places
- individual/school/team portraits
- music instruction/instrument rental/Kindermusik
- glasses not covered by Medicaid
- baby books
- summer camp (any type)
- movies (no R rated unless child is 17 or over)
Household Expenses
For foster/fost-adopt/kinship homes ONLY - $150 limit per calendar year
- babysitting of birth/adopted children - for parent training
- fire extinguisher, smoke detectors/CO detectors
- home repair due to damage by child in placement
- stroller
- radon / lead / asbestos testing
- child safety locks/safety gate
- physicals for birth or adopted household members required for re-certification
- family memberships to zoo, museum, Rec. Center
- home improvements for special needs children
- car seats