Just-in-Time Funding Guidelines

Treehouse will pay for Student ID/ASB Card fees and school yearbooks. Payment is often made by check directly to the school. Before submitting a funding request, please confirm with the school or Foster Care Liaison whether fees can be waived. Fees can sometimes be waived if students are eligible for free & reduced lunch.

Treehouse will pay up to $50 for school photos.

Treehouse can pay up to $100 for a graphing calculator that is required for a math course. Treehouse will not replace lost, stolen or broken devices.

Treehouse can provide up to $150 in educational materials that may not be required in the classroom, including books, online learning tools, sensory items, art supplies and outdoor activity items. Basic school supplies, such as backpacks, binders, pencils, pens and paper, can be ordered through the Treehouse Store. Please submit a request form or contact the Treehouse Store at [email protected] or 206.267.5185.

Treehouse can pay up to $400 toward credit recovery or GED testing. Please first explore all other credit recovery resources and scholarships the school provides before requesting.

Treehouse can pay up to $200 for Graduation Packages or up to $50 for just a cap and gown. Packages must include a cap and gown. For online payments, please provide all necessary information such as login credentials, name of high school and sizing specifics (height, weight, gender) in the notes section.

Treehouse can pay up to $200 toward senior photos for students graduating high school. 

In addition, Treehouse can pay up to $200 toward senior prom and $75 toward senior events, like grad/senior night.  

Treehouse can pay up to $750 for short-term, subject-specific tutoring when this has been determined to be the best support for a youth’s academic needs.

If requesting an independent, private tutor, they need to submit a W-9 and a Background Check form before Just-in-Time Funding can process payment. Email [email protected] 

Treehouse cannot pay for ongoing tutoring. For more information about accessing free, unlimited online tutoring, please contact us.

Treehouse will pay up to $150 in fees for students enrolling in post-secondary courses. This may include application fees, placement test fees, lab fees, or student ID card fees.
Treehouse does not pay for tuition.

Treehouse will pay for monthly bus passes up to an annual maximum of $400. Before requesting a bus pass, please confirm if the participant qualifies for free or reduced passes through their school or other community programs.

Treehouse’s Drivers Assistance program can help pay for permit and license fees, driver’s education and auto insurance. For more information on this program, visit our Drivers Assistance page. If the participant does not qualify for Drivers Assistance but does have an open enrollment with Just-in-Time Funding, please contact our team to find out what support is available.

Treehouse can pay up to $200 for youth to get a passport or enhanced ID card.

Treehouse can pay up to $75 for youth to get an official copy of their birth certificate.

Treehouse can pay up to $600 toward the cost of hair care per program year. Eligible services include haircuts, shampoo and conditioning treatments, formal hair styling for school dances and/or performances, braids, twists, infusion, flat iron, up-dos, wigs and hair supplies.

If the vendor is an individual providing services, they need to submit a W-9 and a Background Check form before Just-in-Time Funding can process payment.

Treehouse can pay up to $200 for identity-affirming items, including supplies and clothing for tribal regalia or cultural events and inclusive clothing.

Inclusive clothing means gender-affirming clothing and accessories in all sizes. Please inquire about clothing availability at the Treehouse Store by emailing [email protected] or calling 206.267.5185.