BEGINNING: KIDS' CHANCE, Inc. was established in 1988 by the Workers' Compensation Section of the Georgia Bar.*

FUNDS RAISED TO DATE: Since 1988 more than $3 million dollars have been raised in Georgia alone. As each state funds its own programs, all funds raised in Georgia are spent on Georgia students and support programs.

FUNDING: In the 2006 fiscal year, scholarship awards totaled $209,643. Scholarship funds come from donations by individuals, groups, organizations, foundations, the State Charitable Contributions program, and medical, legal and other professionals. Other funds originate from special activities organized by volunteers such as KIDS' CHANCE tennis, golf and bowling tournaments, celebrity roasts, an annual Family Fun Festival and the annual Walk/Fun Run sponsored by the Workers' Compensation Section of the Atlanta Bar.

NUMBER OF SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED: Georgia has awarded 561 scholarships since 1988. Nationwide there have been 800+ scholarships awarded. Currently Georgia has 73 students on active scholarship.

SCHOLARSHIP PROVISIONS: Scholarship awards vary for high school, technical school and college depending on the needs and educational expenses of the student. Scholarships may cover tuition, books, housing, meals, transportation and/or supplement the income of the family to compensate for monies the student would earn by dropping out of school. Scholarships are awarded for one year provided the student maintains acceptable grades each term (six weeks/quarter/semester). Scholarships cannot exceed a set maximum per year (currently $5,333 in Georgia). Renewals are contingent upon the availability of funds.

ELIGIBILITY: Any student between the ages of 16-25 whose parent=s on-the-job death or injury resulted in a substantial decline in family income is eligible. The applicant must meet adequate academic standards set by the selection committee.

RECOGNITION: KIDS' CHANCE, Inc., has been recognized for outstanding service by Georgia Governor Roy E. Barnes and both Houses of the Georgia Legislature, been featured in an article on the front page of "The Wall Street Journal," written up in other publications throughout Georgia and the United States. It has been featured on local and statewide television stations in Georgia and has been videotaped for broadcasting in a 15-minute segment on an ABC "Peter Jennings Special" on national television. The American Bar Association has endorsed the concept of establishing organizations like KIDS= CHANCE to receive donations and establish college scholarships for the benefit of the children of Workers Compensation claimants. The KIDS' CHANCE, Inc. logo has been trademarked.

OTHER KIDS' CHANCE PROGRAMS: KIDS= CHANCE programs have been organized in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington State and West Virginia. Additionally, volunteers from many other states have asked for start-up kits. The fourth National KIDS= CHANCE Conference will be held in Phoenix in April 2007 and a national federation called Kids’ Chance of America is now in place.

KIDS' CHANCE Founder: Robert M. Clyatt, Valdosta, GA.                                             Revised 5/11/07

KIDS' CHANCE, Inc.

P. O. Box 623

Valdosta, GA  31603

Phone: 229-244-0153   FAX: 229-245-0413   website: www.kidschance.org   e-mail: kids300@bellsouth.net

501(c)(3) #: 58-1827365