Q: Are 2008-09 funds still available?

A: No, all funds have been distributed at this time

 

Q: What were the results of the program at the end of the first year?

A: All Together Kids served 88 children in a variety of community based programs. Click here to view year end information and the responses to the pre- and post-assessments

 

Q: Has a source of funding for 2009-10 been secured?

A: Not yet. We are submitting applications to several foundations. We are focusing our funding requests to help families with summer programs for 2010. Check this site regularly for updates.

 

Q: Will grants be limited to the Nashville area?

A: The requests we are submitting are for services throughout Middle Tennessee.

 

Q: How can I apply for services for my child?

A: You can still download the application from this site, however we will not be able to fund any applications until funding has been secured, and depending on the funding source, we may make some changes to the application.

 

Q: Who decides which requests are funded?

A: Funding determinations are made by the community-based All Together Kids review team. The review team reserves the right to fully fund, partially fund, or decline any request, based on established priorities and availability of funds.

 

Q: What if I cannot find a community based program that will accept my child?

A: If your child is declined by a community based service or program, please send us the contact name, address, telephone number and email (if possible) of the program, along with the reason given for denying your child admittance to the program. We will contact the program on behalf of your child and ask for reconsideration. A little education about responsibilities of community organizations goes a long way. We would like to share information about inclusion with any organization that excludes children with disabilities. Certain programs are required by law to include all children. If you believe your child was discriminated against in a community program or service on the basis of disability, you should contact Tennessee Disability Law and Advocacy Center.