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YMCA + WONDERFUND: FREE MEMBERSHIPS FOR FOSTER YOUTH!

The Massachusetts Alliance of YMCAs has partnered with the Massachusetts Wonderfund Inc. to create opportunities for foster children across the Commonwealth. This opportunity allows DCF foster children access to their local participating YMCA for one year at either no cost or a reduced fee based on the age of the foster child and the policies of the Y association.  The foster parent must submit a copy of the letter from Wonderfund to be eligible for membership opportunities.

  • Foster children (age 12+) will receive a Teen membership at no cost for one year.
  • Foster families requiring a Family membership will receive a 25% discount for one year. Families requiring more than a 25% discount will be encouraged to apply for financial assistance.
  • Foster parents with a foster child under age 12 who do not want a Family membership but would like the child to participate in fee-based programs such as swim lessons, will receive the member rate for programming for one year.

Please note that this offer is for DCF foster children living with DCF approved foster parents and is not yet available to Congregate Care facilities and IFC placements.

Access Card Offer Details: The Alliance of Massachusetts YMCAs creates access and opportunities for foster youth by providing free one-year access for every foster youth eighteen and under in DCF care.

How to Register DCF Foster Youth: Foster parents must accompany their foster children to their local YMCA.  Present the Wonderfund Access Card and a valid ID at the welcome desk to register foster youth eighteen and under for one-year free access.  The registration process must be repeated each year.