Texas State Foster Parents, Inc. (dba Texas Foster Family Association) is a nonprofit corporation registered in the State of Texas and has been granted tax-exempt status by the Internal Revenue Service of the United States of America. As such, the business of the corporation is governed by the Freedom of Information Act. The accountings that are found on this page are approximations based on the most recent data available and should not be considered as literal representations of the financial condition of TFFA. Detailed information can be obtained from our dutiful Treasurer, Dwight Steiner.
Sources Of Income
During the fiscal year 2006-2007 TFFA received approximately one half of it’s income from the proceeds of the annual training conference. Other sources of funding included title IV-B moneys from DFPS, grants, membership dues, and donations to the scholarship and burial funds (these funds are represented as restricted).
Direction Of Funding
Unrestricted funds are utilized at the discretion of the Full Board to conduct the business of furthering the benevolence of Foster Care in the State of Texas. These causes include, but are not limited to, expenses of the Board and it’s committees, publishing a periodic newsletter/magazine, the development and facilitation of training for both Foster Parents and agency staff, affecting legislative and bureaucratic policy changes to provide for a more positive impact of the Foster Care system in Texas, and various projects aimed at retaining volunteer Foster Parents, as well as, recruitment of qualified individuals as new Foster Parents. Restricted funds are dedicated to the Scholarship and Burial funds for the benefit of member families. You can find down loadable applications for both the Memorial Fund; which assists in defraying the memorial costs of children who pass on while in care, and the Scholarship fund; which assists qualified children in your home, both biological and foster children, with the cost of a higher education. To access the applications click on the appropriate link below. These funds are under the direction of the Scholarship Committee, Jennifer Studdard Chairperson. Contact Jennifer (jstuddard@tellcon.net) if you desire more information regarding the availability of funding through TFFA.
MEMORIAL FUND APPLICATION
Click here for the Scholarship Application Form
SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES/APPLICATION
QUALIFICATIONS
FULL TIME STUDENTS: Must carry and complete 12 hours and maintain a GPA of no less than a 2.0 for the semester. If GPA falls below 2.0 the scholarship committee will notify the student of suspension until clarification has been accepted.
PART TIME STUDENTS: Must carry and complete no less than 6 semester hours and maintain a GPA of no less than a 2.0 per semester. If GPA falls below 2.0 the scholarship committee will notify the student of suspension until clarification has been accepted.
FIRST TIME APPLICANTS: Graduating High School seniors must have a letter of acceptance from a college, or center for higher learning, as well as all other requirements listed below. Application deadline is May 31st of each year.
COLLEGE STUDENTS: Submit a full and current transcript from the institution they have been attending with a letter from their student adviser stating the starting date of the student’s college/training career, current involvement in the institution, and all other requirements listed below with a completed application, postmarked no later Dec. 31st of each year.
A grade point average of 2.0 must be maintained each semester to continue the scholarship the following semester. If the GPA falls below 2.0, the scholarship will suspend until proof of grades are received.
RETURNING APPLICANTS: All returning applicants must submit a current transcript (showing semester GPA and all classes that were attended and/or dropped) with a cover sheet of contact of information, after completing all requirements at the end of each semester to obtain the scholarship award for the next semester.
The Following Validating Documents Must Be Submitted Along With A Completed Application:
*A two paragraph essay on why you would like to be awarded a scholarship from the Carlos Lara-Don Hazel fund.
*Copy of high school transcript.
*Copy of a college acceptance letter.
*Letters of recommendation from at least two (2) of the following: current Principal, Teacher, Counselor, Coach, Scout Leader, Student adviser, Employee Supervisor (from job if applicable) .
*For Foster Children Only: Letter from social worker and letter from Foster Parents.
*For biological and/ or adoptive children: Letter from parents.
*Any other letters of recommendation and supporting documentation that applicant deems relevant.
* A completed application
Mail all documents to
Jennifer Studdard
TFFA Scholarship Chair,
9211 FM 711, Center, Texas 75935
Questions? 936-275-3547
Donating To TFFA
TFFA is incorporated in the State of Texas and has been granted 501(C)3 status by the Internal Revenue Service. Donations to TFFA are tax-deductible and greatly appreciated. If you, or your organization, are interested in aiding the continued development of TFFA and it’s causes contact Dwight “Sparky” Steiner, Treasurer / (956) 624-7512 OR (956) 928-0122 / Email: sparlene@juno.com /Box 720695 /McAllen Tx 78504. TFFA is constantly exploring new sources of funding and has been successful in obtaining grants from private and corporate sources, if you have expertise in the grant writing process and feel that you can be of assistance please contact Roy Block, our Executive Director / (210) 394-7933
or (210) 493-7567 / Email: royblocktsfpi@aol.com.
Contact our Executive Director, Roy Block, at (512).947.3367