Pool Fence Safety Program The 2023 application process is officially open.
Application deadline is May 26, 2023. Recipients will be notified by June 9th.
Child Crisis Arizona in partnership with SRP and the United Phoenix Firefighters Charities is addressing water safety in our community. Together with collaborative efforts, we introduced the Pool Fence Safety Program designed to provide those in need of a pool fence with the opportunity to apply for a free one.
If you would like to learn more about water safety, attend our free online Water Safety Course by clicking below.
WATER SAFETY COURSE SEGURIDAD ALREDEDOR DEL AGUA
Eligibility
REQUIREMENTS
- Must have a child six-years old or younger living in the home
- Home must be owner-occupied, no renters
- Family must reside within Maricopa County
- Family must be income-qualified. Participation in one of the following assistance programs will be used to verify income eligibility: Food stamps, Medicaid, WIC, Energy Assistance, or Unemployment.
- If the family is not enrolled in one of the assistance programs, household income will be considered and your 2022 tax return will be used to verify income eligibility
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APPLICATION PROCEDURE
- Application must be filled out completely
- Funds will be made payable to pool vendor, not an individual
- Must provide appropriate documentation of income assistance program(s)
- The more detailed and accurate information you provide the better consideration for funding
- Fences are awarded depending upon the budget available
- Must include at least one bid, by a license and bonded pool fence barrier contractor
* Applications must have a bid to be considered.
- Child Crisis (childcrisisaz.org)
2023 Program
Application deadline is May 26, 2023. Recipients will be notified by June 9th.
2022 Program!
Families-In-Need Receive Free Pool Fences from Child Crisis Arizona, SRP and United Phoenix Firefighters Charities
WHAT:
Prior to the Labor Day holiday, when pool parties abound, Child Crisis Arizona, Salt River Project (SRP) and United Phoenix Firefighters Charities (UPFC) installed nine free pool fences for families in need in the cities of Avondale, Buckeye, Chandler, Glendale, Mesa, Phoenix and Surprise. The not-for-profit organizations urgently remind families to keep little ones safe around water.
SRP and UPFC launched its Pool Fence Safety Program about 20 years, which provides funding for families that are financially unable to afford pool barriers and have young children. Child Crisis Arizona joined the effort this year as the program coordinator, which aligns with the organizations Safe Kids of Maricopa County program. At total of 33 families living in Maricopa County applied to be awarded a new pool fence at no cost.
“As a committee, we selected the winning recipients based on the number of young children in the household, financial need and special circumstances that could increase the dangers of an unfenced pool such as children with special needs and elderly relatives at home caring for young children,” said Caitlin Sageng, Family Resources manager of Child Crisis Arizona.
Each of the families awarded with free pool fences also will be participating in a virtual Water Safety Workshop led by a Safe Kids’ coordinator, which is offered throughout the year and open to anyone. For more information, visit childcrisisaz.org.
“As the largest provider of water in the Valley for the past century, water safety is paramount at SRP. Research shows that secure pool fencing can prevent about 75 percent of water-related drownings of unsupervised children,” said SRP Community Engagement Strategist Regina Lane. “SRP is committed to improving the quality of life for the people we serve. Through our various drowning-prevention outreach programs and contributions, we hope to help parents with the education and resources they need to keep their children safe around water.”
The total sponsorship was $35,000. Twenty-five thousand funded by SRP and the UPFC raised $10,000 to support the program.
“The installation of pool barriers continues to be a key factor in the prevention of child drownings, said David Ramirez with United Phoenix Firefighters Charities. “There is nothing more aggressive in preventing tragedies than putting in a pool fence. Child drownings are truly a community problem. We are encouraged to have organizations like SRP and Child Crisis Arizona step up and lead this effort.”
Phoenix Firefighters Charities Launch 2022 Pool Fence Safety Program
June-July 5th
childcrisisaz.org/pool-fence-safety-program.
Families-In-Need
Encouraged to Apply Now
for Free Pool Fences
Child Crisis Arizona, SRP and United
Phoenix Firefighters Charities Launch
the 2022 Pool Fence Safety Program
