The Outer Limits program makes it possible for about 150 income-eligible and other children to participate in sports, the arts and other skill-building activities by way of receiving financial assistance to cover tuition and fees related to those activities. This program is available to qualified children ages 8- 17 in Venango County. Children may choose from a variety of activities that community organizations or local school districts offer, including piano, horseback riding, football, soccer, swimming, art, wrestling, basketball, baseball and cheerleading. The Outer Limits program provides funding for these activities to qualified children. Children who are eligible for Outer Limits include: 1. Children who are being raised by a single parent, foster family or other relative 2. Children whose families receive food stamps, cash assistance or SSI 3. Children who are experiencing academic or social difficulties in school 4. Children who have disabilities or who reside with a parent who is disabled 5. Children who attend school at home via Homeschool or Cyber School program 6. Children whose families are experiencing a lack of employment 7. Children whose families have exceptionally low income 8. Children whose families experience other disadvantages. The program provider is responsible for completing eligibility determinations, ongoing compliance reviews for each child and distribution of funds. The provider’s proposal shall detail how they plan to provide the services to the population listed above.
