The purpose of the Kids First fund is to provide funding for students in the Muscatine Community School District who have a need as identified by an MCSD employee. Some of the things the Kids First fund has covered are shoes, clothing, gas for college visits, school supplies, and activity fees.

Some Kids First Fund Facts:

• Need based.
• Fast response (24-48 hour turnaround time in most cases).
• Simple application process.
• Requests under $50 are anonymous.
• Requests over $50 involve coordination of services with area agencies.
• Applications flow through school administrators.

To learn more about Kids First, contact Nichole Sorgenfrey at 263-5963 or [email protected].