Kids' Chance Awareness Week is November 8-12, 2021

Kids' Chance of Illinois provides scholarships to children whose parent has been seriously or fatally injured on the job.  Each year scholarship applications are increasing. We know there are more students in need of assistance and we’re doing everything we can to increase awareness around our mission and the critical work we do.

Kids’ Chance Awareness Week is designed to increase visibility by concentrating the efforts of the Kids’ Chance community to spread the word about Kids’ Chance scholarship opportunities.  Now in its eighth year, the week gives us the opportunity to tap into the following we’ve built to advocate for our mission.

The Planning for the Future Initiative

What is the Planning for the Future Initiative and How Can I Help?

The Planning for the Future Initiative is an all-inclusive program designed to reach potential scholarship applicants, especially those who are not yet old enough to apply for a scholarship. We understand that attending college isn’t the only educational future students could choose, and our scholarships are available for any accredited post-secondary educational program.

With this initiative, we provide workers’ compensation industry professionals with a simple tool to identify children in need. We collect and maintain the contact information so we can reach out when the time comes to consider options for higher education. We then connect these eligible applicants to the appropriate Kids’ Chance state organization to begin the scholarship application process.

Collectively, Kids’ Chance organizations have awarded over 8,700 scholarships, and with your assistance, we can continue to grow that number. Please share this program with your colleagues who encounter injured workers or their families, especially those that have children who could be eligible for a scholarship. If you or someone you know is eligible for a Kids’ Chance scholarship, please submit their information via our Planning for the Future form.

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