school Assistance

DVFP School Assistance Program Goal

Delaware Valley Fairness Project offers two programs that allow the school to connect to the families of its students other than through traditional academic or disciplinary conferences.  Much like our direct Family Assistance Program, the school Family Petty Cash Fund and Family Pantry Support Program create bonds between the school and a student’s family, fostering family engagement in the school.   The goal is to help families provide a more stable home life so that the student has a better opportunity for success in school.   

Program I  –  DVFP Family Petty Cash Funds

Delaware Valley Fairness Project assists schools by providing petty cash funds that may be used by the school to assist families of students in times of small emergency needs.  Schools have used these funds to pay for transportation to a crisis center or hospital; to replace eyeglasses for a student;  to pay small enrollment fees (e.g., $10-20) for worthwhile after-school activities; to enable a family to purchase up to $50 worth of food to get through a day or two.   We do replenish the fund if we find it is being used in a worthwhile manner.  

Who May Apply

Only the Principal of a southeastern PA or southern NJ school may apply for a petty cash fund.

Application Deadlines

Applications may be submitted each school year between October 1 and March 31 but are funded only until all funds are disbursed.  

Program II – DVFP Family Pantry Support

Delaware Valley Fairness Project also assists schools by providing materials and supplies used in operating a school-based family pantry.  

Who May Apply

Only the Principal or the teacher or staff member overseeing the pantry may apply .

Application Deadlines

Applications may be submitted each school year between October 1 and March 31.  A site visit to the school is required before an application is considered for approval.  

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