Driver Education Grant Request

The goal of the Driver Education Grant Program is to provide financial assistance for foster youth to learn to drive.

Funding is allocated up to $450 per youth, per year on a first-come, first-serve basis. Note, while requests can be made by Caregivers and Social Workers the worker must approve for the youth to participate and verify that the youth will have access to a vehicle for the driving hours required for obtaining a driver’s license before the request can be approved.

Note: In Virginia, the following licensing requirements apply.

Drivers UNDER 18 years old:

Must complete state-approved driver education course before obtaining a license
Requires 45 hours of driving experience: 30 Daytime hours & 15 Night hours

Drivers 18 years and older:

Can apply for driver’s license if they have held a learner’s permit for at least 60 days OR have completed a state-approved driver education program

If you would like to apply for Driver Education funding, please complete the form below and we will contact you regarding the request. Thank you!

Driver Education Request

Tidewater Friends of Foster Care provides financial assistance for Driver Education for foster youth. Youth must be at least 15 yrs and 6 mos or older with permission of Social Worker. Youth under 18 yrs must obtain a Virginia learner’s permit and 45 hours of practice driving prior to obtaining a license. Behind-the-Wheel training is only offered after completion of in-class training. Submission of the referral form does not guarantee approval. TFFC reserves the right to deny any request. Training classes attended without approval will not be funded by TFFC.

Email of Person Completing the Form*
Name of Person Completing the Form
First Last
Phone of Person Completing the Form
Foster Youth's Name*
First Last
Youth's Date of Birth*
Green Card (School Course completed)*
Daytime Driving Hours Accumulated
Nigh-time Driving Hours Accumulated
Driver's Course Requested*
- Permit for 18 years and older
- In-Class Training
- Behind the Wheel
- In-Class & Behind the Wheel
Driving Course Cost*
Driving School's Name*
Contact for Payment*
First Last
Contact's Phone*
Contact's Email*
School's Address (if required for payment)
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Receipts or Enrollment Confirmation Files
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Please upload any receipts or enrollment confirmation files.
Other Relevant Information
Social Worker's Name*
First Last
Agency*
Social Worker's Phone*
Social Worker's Email*
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