What is Lawyers for Kids?  (PLEASE READ BEFORE SUBMITTING REQUEST.) 

• Lawyers for Kids is a program generously funded by three local attorneys to fulfill wishes of children aged 3-19 years old, living in confirmed foster, adoptive, or kinship homes.
• There is a $500 limit per wish, per child.
• One request per child, per year may be submitted.
• The program is limited to children living in Jackson County, or children who are from Jackson County but are currently placed elsewhere.
• Transportation costs may not be included in requests.  Foster/adoptive family, case worker, adoption recruiter, CASA, or GAL is responsible for identifying and securing transportation necessary for fulfillment of wish. 
• A decision will normally be made on a request within 30 days of the request date.  If a child’s wish is seasonal or time sensitive, please note this on your request form. 
• Wishes are fulfilled on a first-come, first-served basis.  Priority is given to wishes that enhance skill development or leadership skills.
• No requests for gun-training, paintball lessons, fencing, shooting, or weaponry of any kind will be granted. 
• No requests for pets will be granted.
• No requests for video games or electronics will be granted, unless there is a special need. 
• Payment is made directly to the vendor.
• Questions? Please email LeaAnn Reed or call her at 816-350-0215

  Please use this form to submit your child's wish to Lawyers 4 Kids:

  Your Information
  First Name
  Last Name
  Street
  City
  County
  State
  Zip
  Home Phone
  Work Phone
  Cell Phone
  Fax
  Email
  Best Contact	Phone    Email
  MFCAA Member?	Yes   No
  Please add me to your: (check all that apply)	Mail Newsletter List EMail Newsletter List EMail Alerts List (members only)
  Check all that apply:	I am a traditional foster parent. I provide respite. I am an adoptive parent with children under 18 living at home. I am a Career/Behavioral foster parent. I provide medical foster parenting. I have a court-ordered kinship placement with children under 18 living at home.
  Licensing worker's information:	First Name Last Name Organization Work Phone Email
  DVN #:
  Adoption Subsidy worker information:	First Name Last Name Organization Work Phone Email

  Child's Information
  First Name
  Last Name
  AKA
  Date of Birth	MONTH Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec DAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
  ID#
  Placement Type	Birth Relative Foster Group Care Independent Living Adopted
  Ethnicity (please check all that apply)	African American Caucasian Asian American Hispanic Native American Other
  Gender	Male Female
  Legal Status (Guardianship: MUST be a DCFS Ward)
  Referring Source	Case Manager Adoption Worker Foster Parent Relative Parent Adoptive Parent Other
  Caregiver's Name
  May MFCAA contact you?	Yes   No
  Wish Information
  Please enter the request you are making (the wish to be fulfilled). In order to be considered, the wish must meet the requirement outlined above.
  Why is the child requesting the above wish?
  Cost	$
  Has the family asked about reduced fees or scholarship opportunities for foster adoptive families, that pertain to the wish?	Yes   No
  Indicate preferred vendor name and information:
  Vendor
  Address
  City
  State
  Zip
  Phone
  Website
  Who will provide transportation?
  Any additional information?
  Required Signatures and Statement of Release: By Choosing to Submit this form, and clicking the "Submit" button below, you agree that: MFCAA does not make reimbursements to individuals. All checks are made payable directly to the vendor. I authorize the MFCAA to provide this service: no state funding or other resources are available to fund this child’s request. The Undersigned hereby releases and discharges the MFCAA and it’s employees, agents, and related companies from all liability and any and all manner of action or actions, causes or causes of actions, including, but not limited to negligence, suits, legal fees, damages, claims and demands of whatsoever in law or in equity or otherwise, which s/he may have or may acquire by reason of any injury, damage or harm to the participants while participating in said program, arising out of, or connected with, participation in said program: and The undersigned understands that the MFCAA and its employees, agents and related companies accept no responsibilities if the program is cancelled. This consent and waiver will not be made the basis of a future claim of any kind against MFCAA and any of its employees, agents or related companies.