Apply for Our Adopt A Caregiver for the Holidays Program

1. When do you accept applications from veteran caregivers for this program? 
Registration for the Adopt a Caregiver for the Holidays program opened on October 11, 2021.
2. Who qualifies for the Adopt a Caregiver for the Holidays Program?
Caregivers are eligible based on their veterans disability and rating. All caregivers living with a veteran that suffers from PTSD and TBI with a disability rating of 30% and above are eligible.
3. How do I apply?
​You must meet the eligibility criteria and fill out the registration form. Please make sure you fill it out completely and upload the requested documents. If you participated in the program last year, please wait until 2020 to apply again.
 4. What documents are required for registration? 
VA rating letter -Proof of disability, DD214 - Member 4
5. Am I guaranteed to be adopted once my application is approved? 
Submitting an application does not guarantee participation or adoption in the program. Each application is reviewed matched with an adoptive individual, family, organization or business based on availability.   
6. How will I know if I am adopted? 
Once your application is approved and you are matched with a sponsor, you will receive an email from Hearts of Patriots.
7.  How will I know if I am not adopted? 
Hearts of Patriots strives very hard to get all qualified and approved caregivers adopted for the holidays. In the event we are unable to locate a sponsor, we will notify you by email on Dec. 9, 2021.  
8. When will you start matching caregivers with sponsors? 
As soon as possible after receipt of your application and required supporting documentation. Due to the level of demand for this program, Hearts of Patriots will not be able to follow up on incomplete applications and paperwork, so please ensure you complete the application in its entirety and upload all necessary supporting documentation, as required. If you have difficulty uploading your documents you may email them to denise@vetspouse.org.     
10. You ask on the application to "Provide a message to the Adopting Sponsor," how much information do I need to give? 
Please include specific information about your family, your children, and your interests. This information will be shared with our Hearts of Patriots sponsor so they are comfortable purchasing a gift for you and they appreciate knowing more about the spouse they will be adopting.
11. Do you give the sponsor my application with all my information? 
Sponsors will not have access to your application or supporting documentation. We will however, create a PDF with photos based on information you share so that your sponsor as a sense of knowing you and helping you personally. Shared PDF's of our caregiver story has ensured returning sponsors and in some instances, they have actually donated more. 
​12. Should I send my sponsor a thank you letter?
Yes! You are required to email or mail a thank you letter to your sponsor care of Hearts of Patriots, 101 Denison Ave, Elyria,  OH 44035. Failing this, you will no longer be eligible to participate in any Hearts of Patriots programs or services.

 

CAREGIVER APPLICATION
*Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
If you were paired with a sponsor last season, please wait one year before applying again.

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