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We build communities of families and college students that empower
children from affordable housing neighborhoods to recognize their
options, make informed decisions, and achieve their dreams.


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DREAM Forms

Forms are annoying; there are no two ways about it. But they are important for the safety of the program and necessary for the fulfillment of our screening obligations to our insurance carrier. So get them done this once, and they are done forever! Hurrah! Click here for mentor forms, and click here for child forms below. There is also another page with some forms relating to DREAM's risk prevention and safety procedures -- if that's what you're looking for, please see the Risk Management page.


New Mentor Forms:

In order to be part of the DREAM program, and covered by DREAM's volunteer insurance, all potential mentors must print out, read through, and keep on hand the following document:

Mentors must also complete the following forms and either mail them to the DREAM office (address here), or give them to a local DREAM chair:
  • New Mentor Form Allows your picture to be used in DREAM media (stuff like newsletters, the website, collages, and photo albums), shows our insurance carrier that all of our mentors have read and understand DREAM's safety guidelines, and records driver information.
  • Mentor Background Statement Please fill out this form accurately and honestly to provide DREAM with information on your background
  • A statewide criminal background search:
  • Please get the following documents to the office:
    • Photocopy of Your Driver's License
    • Photocopy of Your Vehicle's Insurance

Also, for recruiting purposes, here are some example forms you can use when you are looking to get new mentors on board:



New Child Forms:

In order to be part of the DREAM program, each child must have these forms filled out and submitted to one of DREAM's co-chairs:
  • New Child Form Provides basic contact information and parental concerns, as well as provides vital information for the safety of the child during DREAM time
All new DREAM children must also have a new DREAM Release Waiver completed: In addition, some Housing Authorities require that all new DREAM children have a Release Waiver completed:

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