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.
Become a Partner Today

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:

A trusted advocate

for parent choice

A guide

for families navigating scholarship eligibility and use

A resource

for supporting inclusive, student-centered education

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

By providing scholarships that help cover tuition for students with disabilities, CFEF enables private schools to increase enrollment while allowing their limited financial aid resources to be extended to support even more students in need.

CFEF provides private school partners with tools to support their families to apply for the scholarship.

  • 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

Scholarship funds can be used for private school tuition and fees, including fees for specific special needs resources.

SEE SCHOOLS ALREADY PARTNERED WITH CFEF

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.