Welcome to the 2026-2027 Scholarship Year!
Welcome back to another exciting year with Children First Education Fund! Whether you’re returning to the program or joining us for the first time, we’re grateful to have you as part of the CFEF community. A new scholarship year brings new opportunities for students to learn, grow, and thrive, and we’re excited to support your family…
Celebrating the End of the School Year Together May 2026!
As another school year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to recognize the hard work, growth, and accomplishments of our incredible students and families. May is always a busy and exciting time filled with final projects, graduations, celebrations, and preparations for summer. Whether your student is finishing…
Happy Holidays December 2025!
Warm Holiday Wishes from Children First Education Fund! As we approach the end of the year, we want to take a moment to send our warmest holiday wishes to you and your family. This season is often a time for reflection, rest, and togetherness, and we hope it brings moments of joy, peace, and connection to…
Service Provider Requests November 2025
To help us process reimbursements quickly, please make sure all invoices/receipts for services clearly include: • Service date • Service received (a brief description of what was provided) • Payment date These three details must be itemized so we can verify eligibility and avoid delays. Full receipt and invoice requirements can be…
Micro/Hybrid Schools October 2025
As of October 1, 2025, the purchase request feature has been turned off. This option was originally added for flexibility when the program was small, but with over 1,400 students, it’s no longer sustainable. We’re working on a better, more efficient system and aim to launch it by January 2026…
Purchase Requests September 2025
As requests increase, submitting them accurately helps us process everything on time. Below are the key guidelines to keep in mind: One Vendor = One Request • Combine all items from the same vendor. • Use Shareable Wishlists • No screenshots or PDFs. Google Docs with links are fine. Amazon = Wishlist Only • Not a registry…
Meet & Greet Event June 2025
To all the wonderful families who joined us- Thank You! It was such a pleasure to connect with you in person and celebrate the incredible journey your students are on. Your presence truly brought so much joy to the day, and we’re incredibly grateful for the trust you’ve placed in us as partners in your children’s growth and success. As we reflect…
Thank You for Your Partnership May 2025
As we close the 2024-2025 program year, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you for being such an important part of our community. Your involvement, feedback, and ongoing support have helped shape and strengthen our program in so many meaningful ways. We are so grateful for your partnership and the opportunity to be part of your child’s…
REMAINING FUNDS FOR 24/25 April 2025
Please remember that funds do not rollover and our program year runs from July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025. All activities, purchases, and services must be within this time frame. • Final reimbursement requests for the 2024/2025 year are due by 10 pm on May 5, 2025. • Final purchase requests must be submitted by 10 pm on May 15, 2025…