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Does your child(ren) qualify for the Coalition's free/reduced cost swim program? Please read the information below carefully:

Your child(ren) must be:

  1. PBC Resident
  2. Age 2-17
  3. A Non-Swimmer
  4. Receive EITHER Medicaid, Fl Kid Care, Healthy Kids OR parent/guardian receives food stamps OR section 8 housing. Child(ren) who are special needs or a fosteer child can also qualify as long as requirements 1-3 are met.

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).  Please click on swimming lessons then aquatic facilities at the top of the page to find lessons in your area if you don't qualify for our program.

Answer all questions and closely follow the directions. If you have more than 1 child, you must answer the questions again and fill out a separate application. If filling out the form on any type of portable device click on Desktop View at the bottom of the page before filling out the form.

IF APPLICATION IS APPROVED, CAREGIVER IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND ONE OF THE COALITION’S LIBRARY PROGRAMS TO RECEIVE THE SWIM VOUCHER.

FLYERS OF WHERE AND WHEN THE LIBRARY PROGRAMS WILL BE TAKING PLACE, WILL BE EMAILED TO THE CAREGIVER WHEN THE SWIM APPLICATION HAS BEEN PROCESSED.

CLICK ON THIS LINK TO FILL OUT AN APPLICATION - http://api.pbcfr.org/dpcwatersafety/

Any questions, email astewart@pbc.gov or call 561-616-7068

The COALIITION'S FREE/REDUCED COST SWIM PROGRAM IS CLOSED AND WILL RE-OPEN OCTOBER 1ST. For swim lessons in your area click on swim lessons then aquatic facilities at the top of the page. County and city facilities will be your least expensive option. Google Hope Floats Foundation, Every Child a Swimmer, and www.watersmartfl.com as other possible scholarship options.

Mission

To prevent drowning, non-fatal and other water-related incidents in Palm Beach County by educating residents on water safety and basic rescue techniques.

The number one cause of drowning in both Palm Beach County and the U.S. is Unsupervised Water Activity.

Seniors have the highest drowning rate in Palm Beach County*.
    * based on population
    * Source: Palm Beach County Medical Examiner records and the Office of Economic and Demographic Research

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