Are you or someone you know eligible?

Eligibility

Student athletes permanently injured in an accident may receive aid from Missouri KIDS. If you or someone you know is or was a student who suffered a sports-related accident, make sure the applicant meets all the requirements before continuing. To be eligible for assistance, the applicant must fall under the following:

• The applicant is a student who was actively involved in sports at the time of injury.
• The accident left the student with a permanent injury.
• The student currently lives in the State of Missouri.

Proof Of Eligibility

To apply the applicant should submit:

• A Missouri KIDS Application.
• A diagnostic statement from your physician.
• Verification of your sports participation from your coach or athletic director.

Each application and supporting documentation is reviewed by the Missouri KIDS Board of Directors. Awards are based upon eligibility and resources available.

What Missouri KIDS Provides

Our mission here is to provide for student athletes in the state of Missouri who suffered life-altering injuries by supplying them with the resources and support they need. We want to see our recipients succeed and reach the goals they set out for themselves.

Don’t worry about losing eligibility either! Missouri KIDS recipients may continue to receive resources from us long after their injuries.  Once a Missouri KID, always a Missouri KID!

Visit the Assistance We Provide page to learn more about what we offer.

How to Apply

Applying is simple. Below we provide an application for the student’s information. Once completed, we ask that you email or mail us a copy of the application, validation of your injury, and confirmation of participation in a sport from your coach or athletic department.

Can I Nominate Someone Instead?

Yes! Maybe you aren’t a student athlete who was recently injured, but you know someone who is. You can nominate a student you work with, a neighbor, or any other student athlete in your community that was permanently injured and meets our eligibility criteria. Just click the Nominate Student button below to submit.