Partner With Us to Empower Your Students

Support Your Families. Expand Their Options. Strengthen Their Future.

As an education leader, you see firsthand the needs and potential of students with disabilities. At the Children First Education Fund (CFEF), we are committed to helping Utah schools serve those families by providing scholarship funding through the Carson Smith Opportunity Scholarship (CSOS). Together, we can expand access to meaningful educational opportunities for students who need them most.

Why Partner With CFEF?

Your school can become a lifeline to families who are exploring alternative paths for their students with disabilities. By partnering with CFEF, your school becomes:

How the Partnership Works

Becoming a partner school is simple and meaningful. You’ll help us:

Identify and Inform

Encourage eligible families to explore the scholarship program.

Facilitate Documentation

Assist in verifying student eligibility when requested.

Support Application Success

Share our official Parent Documents Hub and help families take the next step.

Build a Culture of Inclusion

Join a statewide network committed to educational equity and access.

What CFEF Offers Schools

We equip schools with the tools to make a difference:

Clear application guidance for families
Up-to-date documents on student qualifications and award amounts
Support materials to answer questions about the Carson Smith Opportunity Scholarship
One-on-one help from our dedicated team

All available now on our Parent Resources Page

Families can use the scholarship for private tuition, homeschool curriculum, specialized therapies, and more.

Let’s Work Together

Whether you serve students currently enrolled in private school or families transitioning from public education, your partnership ensures that no qualified student is left behind due to lack of information or access.

Connect with us today.

We’d love to help your school become an active partner in supporting Utah students with disabilities.