Atchison County Dream Team

• Each family with an eligible child (as determined through required Severe Emotional
      Disturbance (SED) criteria sheet or Mental Health Center assessment) may apply for
      flexible funds no more than 2 times per calendar year.
        
• A maximum amount of $50 will be allowed on applications for birthday, Christmas, or other
      gifts, per SED child.  This type of application must specify exact items to be purchased, for
      approval by the Board of Directors / Council Officers.  Only one award of this nature, per   
      child per year, will be approved.  The items requested are the only items authorized for 
      purchase.  Any changes must have prior approval.
        
• Use of funds should be for items that can not be covered by other agencies or sources, (i.e.
      rent, utilities, etc.) A maximum of (2) attempts must be made to check other community
      resources; documentation of these attempts is required.
           
• Professionals requesting the use of these funds are expected to use professional and ethical
      judgement in making requests
            
• As least (2) Board Members / Council Officers and (1) Parent of an SED youth will approve
      each application, prior to issuance of flexible funds check.  Board Members / Council Officers
      consist of: Board of Directors, President, Vice-President, Treasurer, or Secretary.  The
      Council can approve an amount of Flexible Funds which are greater or less than the original
      amount requested, based on the availability of funds.
             
• Funds may be paid directly to a vendor, or expended by a professional, but the money may
      never be given directly to the client/family.  The original receipt(s) must be submitted, to the
      person listed below, no later than 30 days after receiving funds.
          
• Failure to comply with any of these guidelines will result in denial of future funding
      applications.

Download Application Form:  Flex Funds Application Form

All applications are to be submitted and original receipts returned to:  
        
                LeA'nn M. Glover - Parent Support Coordinator
                The Guidance Center - J. David Kaaz Memorial Campus
                500 Limit 
                Leavenworth, KS 66048
       
                Tel.  (913) 682-5118 or  Fax: (913) 682-4664