Proof of Reason for Request:

You are not officially approved to receive benefits from 2000 Feet, Inc. until the following documents have been disclosed at the event as proof of need.

Proof of a hardship or crisis: (hardships or family crisis are given priority)

Hardships may be the result of a unique family situation. Problems that are common to large numbers of families do not constitute a unique family hardship. Similarly, medical problems such as asthma and motion sickness that are experienced by any children do not constitute a unique hardship. Family hardship appeals will only be considered for families who have a unique serious, documented hardship.Circumstances can only be considered for a child living in the same household.

Examples of a temporary hardship or family crisis

a.       Loss of job of one or both parents in the household

b.      Natural disasters, e.g., flood, tornado,hurricane, fire

c.       Homelessness

d.      Foreclosure on the home of the family’sprinciple place of residence

Child(ren) must be school-age 15 years or younger (exceptions may apply and proof of age is required).

The parent/guardian must provide 2000 Feet, Inc. with an original letter stating the family’s hardship or crisis. The reason for request must be written on the institution’s letterhead or stationery and must come from either/or:

a)    The school’s guidance counselor, social worker or nurse where the child is assigned

b)     The family’s case manager

c)      The family’s Pastor

d)     A doctor’s statement

Proof of Government Assistance:

• Currently receiving MO HealthNet for Kids (current card for each child)
• Currently receiving Missouri Medicaid (red medical card)
• Illinois Health Care (current card for the current month of the benefit)
• Currently receiving Food Stamps(must provide the letter of approval from the Missouri Department of Social Services stating the benefits)
• Currently receiving TANF-(must provide the letter of approval from the Missouri Department of Social Services stating the benefits)

Additional Information:

You are entitled to fair and equal treatment regardless of your age, sex, race, handicap, religion, creed, national origin or political belief.

All benefits are based on availability of funding.

We respect your privacy. Be advised that materials that you have submitted to 2000 Feet, Inc., in evidence of your family’s unique family hardship or request is kept confidential and is not forwarded or shared with any third party. Unapproved requests are not kept on file and are shredded.