Special Needs
PATH’s Special Needs Program for foster youth provides assistance to youth in PATH to cover costs not covered by any other sources.
While our foster parents contribute more than anyone will ever know, they cannot do it alone.
In any given year, the demand for these funds is two to three times the amount we are able to meet.
$200 Can Pay for Summer camp
$100 Can purchase a bike and helmet
$50 Can give a child a backpack full of school supplies
$35 Can provide a child an afterschool program
A Child in Need
“Emile” was 13 when his father pushed him down the stairs in his home. As a result he lost the majority of his upper teeth. When his foster parent took him to the dentist to have them fixed, he was told that part of the procedure was not covered under his medical assistance and was considered cosmetic.
You can imagine how difficult this would be under any circumstance. But imagine this child is in the midst of his teenage years and living in foster care. And due to a lack of resources, he could not get his teeth fixed.
It’s times like these we turn to our Special Needs Program to provide financial assistance to youth in PATH’s care. The Special Needs Program addresses the needs of PATH youth to support their healthy development.
Emile could turn to this program and get help to fix his smile.
The program can help cover the costs of things such as:
Musical instruments
Field trips
Sports equipment and fees
Driver’s education class
Summer camp
Bikes
Activity fees
School expenses
After school activities
Graduation costs
Uncovered medical costs
Please help by sending your donation to:
PATH ND Inc.
Attn: Development Director
1112 Nodak Drive, Suite 105
Fargo, ND 58103
