Driver's Assistance

For youth enrolled in other Treehouse programs, like Graduation Success and Launch Success, you may qualify for payment assistance with our Just-in-Time Funding program. Be sure to ask your Treehouse specialist or coach for more assistance. If you have not participated in a Treehouse program before, we may be able to help you find another payment resource. Send an email to [email protected] to see if we have information on other financial resources in your area.

Thanks to our state-funded contract, we are able to provide reimbursements for youth state I.D.s, Learner’s Permits and Driver’s Licenses. We can also make payments directly to vendors, as well as provide reimbursements, for services like auto insurance, driver’s education, missed drive fees, practice sessions and testing.

As of July 1, 2023 Driver’s Assistance can provide reimbursement for roadside assistance, towing services, car registration and tabs, basic car repairs and maintenance. We also offer AAA memberships and gas cards to assist during the licensing process.

We do not have a maximum. Driver’s education course prices vary across the state. Please choose the course that is the best fit for the driver. We will pay for additional driving lessons, missed class fees, late fees, course re-takes and all testing. Please send an email to [email protected] for a list of driving schools in your area.

Yes, Driver’s Assistance will pay for driving course and test re-takes. Please submit an additional request on our website if another payment to the driving school is required.

There is not necessarily a time frame for youth obtaining their driver’s license for the first time. The driving school will outline course expectations once enrollment is complete. Be sure to check-in with them regularly to keep up with make-ups and practice session appointments. For as long as your permit is valid you can continue to work on achieving your license. A learner’s permit will be valid for up to 1 year.

Unlike other Treehouse programs, Driver’s Assistance does not require annual referrals. Driver’s Assistance can only accept requests made through our online application. For each service, a new request will need to be submitted. Before we can make a payment, we must verify the youth’s program eligibility with the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF).

Payment processing usually takes 1-2 weeks, when there aren’t delays with the required information or documents. If funding is coming via check, it may take up to 10 days longer. Please submit your request at least 3 weeks before payment is needed.

Driver’s Assistance provides reimbursement funding by check delivered to the payee and address listed on the request submitted on our website. We can now offer reimbursement through PayPal as well.

No. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide any reimbursements without documentation. Youth and care teams must submit a receipt, bank statement, or picture showing proof of payment made for the service being requested. Documentation should include both the youth and business name, date, and total amount paid.

For youth to acquire their own auto insurance policy, they must be over the age of 18, have a valid Washington state driver’s license and own the vehicle that they are wanting to insure. For youth on a shared policy, Treehouse can only pay for the portion of the bill covering the eligible driver.

Please note that to enroll in the program and receive funding, the youth must have their own email address to digitally sign program documents. We will also request specific documentation and details regarding your coverage. Reach out to us if you have any questions.