Does your child(ren) qualify for the Coalition's free/reduced cost swim program? Please read the information below carefully for eligibility requirements:
Your child(ren) must be:
- A Palm Beach County Resident
- Age 2-17
- A Non-Swimmer
- Your children must Receive
EITHER Medicaid, Fl Kid Care, Healthy Kids
OR
- Caregiver receives SNAP benefits/section 8 housing
OR the child is currently in foster care
OR
- Child has been diagnosed with
Autism
OR meets the
disability criteria from PBC School District Exceptional Student Education website (go to bottom of page for eligibility).
Has your child used the program before? If they have already redeemed two vouchers in the past they are no longer eligible (3 if special needs). If you do not qualify, visit
https://discover.pbcgov.org/drowningprevention/Pages/Aquatics.aspx - County & City facilities will be your least expensive options for lessons.
APPLICATION LINK -
http://api.pbcfr.org/dpcwatersafety/ - If more than 1 child, fill out another application for each one.
Please allow 7-10 business days for your child(ren)’s application to be processed. You will receive an email from our office on how to proceed if approved (check your SPAM folder).
Caregivers must attend one of our water safety educational programs in person in order to utilize the voucher.
Any questions, email astewart@pbcgov.org or call 561-616-7068