GUIDELINES FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS - October 1st, 2021

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1. Julia's Butterfly Foundation, Inc. (JBF) has moved to an all online application process, so you will need to complete and submit a fillable PDF form. We suggest that you click the orange button "Open Printable Form" to review and print the application before starting the fillable PDF. This will ensure you have all the information needed in advance, as you are not able to save the document to finish at a later time.

2. Before submitting your application, please save a copy to your computer for future reference.

3. All applications should be filled out using the application dated 10/1/21 at the bottom of the page. Questions may be submitted using the applications@juliasbutterflyfoundation.org email address. All required fields need to be filled in our you will be unable to submit the application

4. A minimum of one photo of your child is required to be submitted at the time of the application, along with a media release. Children’s photographs become the property of JBF and will not be returned.

5. Each request requires a copy of a corresponding bill to be uploaded to the file. Further, all doctor/social worker documentation must be written and dated within one year. 

6. Family member and social worker email addresses are required.

7. Uploaded copies of bills must be legible and clearly show the appropriate account numbers and mailing addresses and have any social security numbers/information blocked out. Illegible bills will no the accepted and will delay the processing time.

8. Request for assistance with rent must include a lease agreement with the name and address of the landlord. In cases where there are 2 names on the lease, please provide an explanation and relationship to the child.  

9. Evidence of the family’s financial situation includes tax return, W2, or pay stubs. Remove all social security numbers from these documents before submitting or the application will be returned. 

10. We understand that bills are often past due when they are submitted. JBF reviews applications on an ongoing basis and provides its best efforts to review time-sensitive applications as quickly as possible. It may take several weeks after an application is reviewed and approved for payment to reach the vendor and be applied.

11. All Government Assistance certificates for Section 8, SSI, Disability, Food Stamps, utility assistance, etc. must be included with the application at the time of the request.

12. We reserve the right to limit the total amount of giving to an individual family.

13. Any additional fundraisers in support of the child, must be disclosed at the time of the application in Section X, including, but not limited to GoFUndMe and other online fundraising tools.

14. Subsequent applications for the same child within the same year may be resubmitted using a copy of the original application, noting any updated information and requests in Section 9. Invoices and other supporting documentation must accompany the application. The application must be signed and dated at the time of the subsequent request in the section provided. 

15. Once the request has been denied, that request will not be reconsidered.

Julia’s Butterfly Foundation, Inc. (JBF) is a registered 501 (c) 3 charitable organization. JBF is comprised of an all-volunteer staff and we make every effort to review all applications in a timely manner. We reserve the right to distribute funds at our sole discretion and do not discriminate based on race, color, gender, religion, or illness. By signing below, I/we acknowledge that we have read the guidelines of JBF and agree to the terms. Please note:  the foundation does not pay doctor, hospital, or for prescription drugs of any kind and does not make any payments directly to any families, nor do we pay credit card bills. We cannot provide gift cards, with the possible exception of grocery cards, determined on an individual basis.