Blue Skies for Children's Ready to Thrive: Back2School Boost Event is coming up!
Dates: Tuesday, July 30 - Saturday, August 3, 2024
Time: TBD
Where: Christ the King Church
On the heels of our successful large-scale distribution events in 2023, we are now providing a NEW week-long Back2School Boost that will provide essentials to children experiencing homelessness, income barriers or are in foster care. As they prepare for the new school year, many of these families lack the resources they need to help children thrive academically and socially. Your sponsorship will help us provide a one-stop shopping experience for families to select NEW shoes, coats, backpacks, and other essentials to ensure that these children feel confident as they return to the classroom.
Registration (Required)
All families must pre-register for our Back2School Boost.
We will not be able to accommodate walk-in appointments. All participants must meet our eligibility guidelines and be able to provide verification of income eligibility and identification for all children and guardians prior to the event.
We encourage families to stop by our offices prior to the Back2School Boost to provide income eligibility and identification to help speed up the event registration process. Our offices are open Monday-Thursday, 10am-4pm.
Registration closes July 25, 2024.
To be eligible for Blue Skies for Children programs:
Child must be homeless, low-income or in foster care, -and-
Child must live in Whatcom or Skagit County, -and-
Child must be age 6 to 18th birthday (or graduation from high school, whichever comes last)
Family income verification is required. If a child is eligible for free or reduced lunch under WA State OSPI Guidelines, the child will be eligible for our programs.
Identification is required for the parent/guardian and child.
Below are the forms of verification we accept. We will not keep these documents or need copies after we have confirmed verification.
Employment Income (3 Pay Stubs)
Unemployment Income
SSI / SSD Letter
TANF Assistance Letter
Food Stamps Letter
Free/Reduced School Lunch Letter
Foster Placement Paperwork or Proof of Guardianship
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