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Seattle, WA, January 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Treehouse, Washington’s leading nonprofit supporting youth in foster care, announces adjustments to the organization’s Driver Assistance Program that come with paying for broader services.
As of July 10, 2023, Treehouse began covering the charge of car bill renewal, car fuel, comprehensive auto insurance, car maintenance, and more, in addition to educational drivers, licensing and exam fees, and third-party auto insurance, which it traditionally covered. .
“A driver’s license is a rite of passage for many young adults and a necessity for school reports and homework opportunities,” said Sarah Mazur, Treehouse’s financial resources program manager. “Getting your driver’s license is even more vital for those who live in rural spaces where public transportation is inaccessible or unreliable. “
Since 2017, the Driver Assistance Program has supported more than 1,800 [KA1] [VK2] youth by offering them monetary assistance to download their driver’s license.
As a program funded through the Washington State Legislature’s transportation budget, the law authorizing the program used language that limited the spending that could be funded. This language was expanded in the 2023 legislative session.
To be eligible for motive force assistance, youth must be between the ages of 15 and 20 and have an open state or tribal dependency registration (including long-term foster care) in Washington State. No referral required. Eligible youth or their guardians can apply for assistance online and eligibility will be verified through the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) or the Director of Tribal-Specific Indian Child Protection (ICW).
Participant Quotes
“Driver assistance has had a positive effect on my life. I don’t have to worry about my insurance charge. I work 2 jobs and I go to school, I drive a lot and having this program allows me to get where I want to and saves me money for my future. “
“I’m so grateful to be able to do it without having to worry about insurance. Thanks to this program, I can relax. “
“Having the driver assistance program in my life has not only been a blessing, but also a big impact on my budget. Now I can do my shopping without worrying if I don’t have enough money. »
“This program funded my driving studies and is now helping me with my car insurance. When I replaced internships, this program helped me get insurance from my new auto supplier. “
About the Treehouse
Treehouse imagines, and strives to create, a world in which both one and both children who have been placed in foster care have the opportunities and want to pursue their dreams and effectively break free toward independence. We and we work directly with more than 6,700 young people. in foster homes in Washington State, as well as their caregivers, educators, school administrators and social artists, to ensure that both youth have an individualized plan and network paintings. We are also advocating for systems-level replacement, informed by our experience on the ground. Through direct systems and advocacy, Treehouse is uniquely positioned to address the opportunity gap and definitively replace outcomes for youth who have entered foster care.
Learn more about Treehouse and how to do it by visiting www. treehouseforkids. org.
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Driving Assistance Report 2021-2023
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