FAQ

What is Sky’s the Limit Fund’s mission?

Our mission at Sky’s the Limit Fund is to transform the lives of youth in crisis with financial need through funding for wilderness therapy programs, to provide coaching services to guide families during the transition home from wilderness therapy, as well as host outreach programs to educate the community on the benefits of wilderness therapy.

How does Sky’s the Limit Fund support youth in crisis and their families?

Sky’s the Limit Fund provides families with immediate crisis support, funding in the form of grants to attend one of our 10 Wilderness Therapy Partner Programs, and transitional therapy to help upon returning home.å

What is the process to apply for a Sky’s the Limit Fund Grant?
Once a youth is approved by one of our Wilderness Therapy Partner Programs, Families with financial need complete an application and provide their financial documentation. Once completed, they undergo a phone interview with Sky’s the Limit Fund.
How does Sky’s the Limit Fund determine grant approval?

Grant approval is based on the families’ financial necessity and overall commitment and dedication to helping their child. A monetary grant amount is then determined.

Does Sky’s the Limit Fund’s Wilderness Therapy Program Partners offer any funding as well?

YES! Our Wilderness Therapy Program Partners match Sky’s the Limit Fund’s grant 100% with an equal reduction in tuition — Thus doubling the grant for the family.

How does Sky’s the Limit Fund help their grant families once the youth return home from their wilderness program?
Every family that receives a grant from Sky’s the Limit Fund also receives 12 weeks of a family coach who helps ease the transition home for the entire family by providing support counseling. The STLF coach helps answers questions, finds local resources as well as provides guidance to all family members as issues arise.
How do families in crisis find Sky’s the Limit Fund?

The families we help find us through several avenues: (1) a referral from one of our 10 partner programs (2) referral from an Educational Consultant, Therapist, Educator or other industry professionals, or (3) an internet search.

How can I help support Sky’s the Limit Fund?
There are many opportunities to help Sky’s the Limit Fund. You can donate, volunteer, attend a local event, host your own event. Please go to www.skysthelimitfund.org to learn more or call 408.618.8093
How can I connect with other parents going through the same thing?

One of our grant families has started a podcast for this very reason – for parents by parents.  They discuss many relevant issues regarding sending a youth off to wilderness therapy.

Take a listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wilderness-therapy-residential-treatment-center-journey/id1508380762