To ensure quality care and thoughtful attention to our current clients, we are pausing applications at this time. We appreciate your interest and will share updates when applications reopen.

To ensure quality care and thoughtful attention to our current clients, we are pausing applications at this time. We appreciate your interest and will share updates when applications reopen.

Need help paying for your child’s therapy?

Our process is quick, private, and respectful.

To ensure we can help those most in need, please review our eligibility criteria and program policies before applying. This will help you understand if our support is the right fit for your family.

Who Can Apply?

✔️ You have a child (under 18) who needs therapy
✔️ You’re struggling financially
✔️ You want to choose your own licensed therapist

FAQ

Is my info private?
Yes! we never share your info without permission.
How long does it take?
Usually 10–15 business days.

How It Works

1

Fill out a short form.

2

We review your request.

3

If approved, we help pay the therapist directly

Eligibility & Funding Policy

Eligibility Criteria

Details for patients, documentation requirements, and intake acknowledgment.

Children & teens 0–18 yrs; application must be submitted by a parent or guardian.
Documented financial hardship (verified by W‑2, proof of benefits, etc.).
No active insurance coverage for therapy, or a written denial of coverage from your insurer.
Not currently receiving funding for therapy from another organization.
Family agrees to our 5‑step intake, monitoring & follow‑up process.
Parent or guardian acknowledges and agrees to all Bereishis Foundation policies via a checkbox in the application form.

We Cannot Fund If…

Specific exclusions including age limits, insurance status, and licensing.

Applicant is 19 years of age or older.
Insurance coverage for therapy is available.
Another communal fund can fully cover the therapy need.
Sessions occurred before Bereishis Foundation approval.
Financial documentation or references are missing or unverified.
Therapist lacks a valid U.S. license.
Note: If you do not qualify for funding, please visit our additional resources page for alternative funding options.

Support Process

Timeline for review, initial approvals, and session block reassessments.

1. Application: Submit application form with parent info, W‑2, therapist details & reference via our online application.
2. Review & Reference Check (1–3 days): We verify references, therapist credentials & alternate funding options.
3. Initial Approval: First 5 sessions approved. Email confirmation sent to family & therapist.
4. 5‑Week Check‑In: Parent completes progress form via online check-in form; financial need reassessed.
5. Reassessment: Funding may extend in 5‑session blocks based on progress and budget (typically limited to 12 months).

Attendance & Continuity

Policies on missed sessions, rescheduling, and inactivity discontinuation.

No‑Show Policy: To serve all families fairly, please note we do not cover fees for missed appointments without 24‑hour notice. If your child is unable to attend, contact the therapist directly.
Inactivity: Funding discontinued if a patient no-shows or cancels two consecutive sessions without rescheduling within 48 hours.
Rescheduling: Must notify therapist/Bereishis and reschedule within 48 hours. Max 2 reschedule requests per 5-session block.
Frequency: Patients must attend at least one therapy session per week to maintain funding eligibility.
Emergency Absence: Families may request up to 4 weeks excused for emergencies with documentation.

Therapist Payment

Information on session rates, invoicing, and telehealth compliance.

Invoicing: Invoice after each session (no pre-payment). Invoices sent over 7 days after completion will not be paid. No-shows are not reimbursed.
Requirements: Report completed/missed/rescheduled sessions within 48 hours to Connect@BereishisFoundation.org.
Virtual Sessions: Telehealth covered at same rate via HIPAA-compliant platforms.
Collateral Sessions: Parent/guardian sessions covered if billed at the child's approved rate.

Admin & Waitlist

Dispute resolution, late submission policies, and confidentiality ethics.

Late Submissions: Forms due within 5 business days. Late submissions may trigger a funding review.
Communication: Parents must respond to Bereishis emails within 5 business days to maintain active status.
Waitlist: If budget is fully allocated, eligible families are placed on a waitlist.
Confidentiality: All data is strictly confidential. References contacted only to confirm need; clinical details remain private.

Ready to Apply?

If you are unable to complete the following form on our website please feel free to use our Google forms version.

Or continue below to use our secure on-site application.

Application Form

Please complete this form accurately to help us assess eligibility and provide the necessary support.