Grant Request

Grant Request

Coconino CASA for Kids appreciates all you do for the vulnerable population involved in the child welfare system. We want to help reduce the hardship and anxiety stemming from difficult and often traumatic circumstances.

Please click on the button below that is relevant for more information and a grant request form. Assistance is typically provided through a gift card. Requests will be filled on Mondays and Thursdays. Other sources for assistance are: Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation, AZ 127, and The Foster Alliance.

***During the holidays from December 24, 2025 – January 2, 2026 only true emergency requests will be filled. If possible, please refrain from submitting non emergency requests until the new year***

Please note:

Some examples of basic needs and wants: food, clothing, school supplies, phones for visitation, laptops for school, and bicycles and safety gear. CCFK will also fund household expenses for kinship families, as deemed necessary.
A request of $225 for a three month supply of diapers and formula can be made quarterly and will be approved automatically.
Requests for assistance can be submitted by a CASA, GAL, DCS staff, JPO, child’s attorney, child’s therapist, foster parent (must present Notice to Provider), or foster care licensing agent.

Coconino County Grant Request

Coconino County will help the following with basic needs and wants, including orthodontics:

1. A child aged 0-21 with a dependency originating within Coconino County, regardless of where the child is placed.

2. A child aged 0-21 placed in Coconino County but with a dependency in an Arizona county other than Coconino County.

3. A child aged 0-21 that DCS has identified as at risk and needing support to prevent a dependency; and,

4. A young adult who aged out of the DCS system but is continuing to receive support from DCS.

5. CCFK will also help families living in Coconino County with the safety equipment needed to become a licensed foster care home.

Requester Name

Relationship to Child

Requester Email

Phone

Child's First Name

Child's Last Name

Child's Age and Gender

Are There Any Addition Children?

Last Name of Additional Child

First Name of Additional Child

Age of Additional Child

Gender of Additional Child

Placement Type of Additional Child

DCS Case Manager and Contact

Type of Placement

Items / Needs Requested

Gift Card Type

Full Name of Person Receiving Gift Card

Date When Gift Card is Needed

Enter Email for Delivery of E-gift Card

Amount Requested

Explanation / Details

I acknowledge that the child’s dependency must originate in Coconino County or otherwise meet the eligibility criteria, and that requests will be reviewed by a committee with most decisions communicated within 48 hours.

Gila County Grant Request

Coconino CASA for Kids is here to help the children and youth of Gila County with basic needs and wants. The child’s dependency must originate in Gila County but the child can be placed anywhere, including group homes and treatment facilities. Some examples of basic needs and wants are: clothing, food, school supplies, gas, baby supplies, sports fees and equipment, musical instrument rentals, outings for siblings, summer camp, and furniture. $75 per child per month can be requested for diapers and is automatically approved. DCS caseworkers and CASAs can submit a request. Most requests will be reviewed by a committee and a decision will be communicated within 48 hours. Requests will be filled on Mondays and Thursdays. Most requests are filled with a physical or electronic gift card, not with the actual item.

Requester Name and Relationship to Child

Requester Email

Phone

Child's First Name

Child's Last Name

Child's Age and Gender

Are There Any Additional Children?

DCS Case Manager and Contact

Type of Placement

Items / Needs Requested

Gift Card Type

Enter Email for Delivery of E-gift Card

Amount Requested

Explanation / Details

I acknowledge that the child’s dependency must originate in Gila County, and that requests will be reviewed by a committee with most decisions communicated within 48 hours.