Sam’s KIDS (Delaware KIDS Fund)

At Miacademy, we’ve been hard at work partnering with various state funding agencies across the country. Our goal is to make a quality education accessible for every student, and we’re accomplishing our goal one state at a time. 

If you’re homeschooling in Delaware, we have some exciting news to share with you! 

Beginning in 2024, eligible homeschool families will be able to access Miacademy’s accredited online homeschool curriculum with funding provided by Sam’s KIDS for education.

Sam Hanna’s Delaware KIDS Fund

Formerly known as the Delaware KIDS Fund, Sam’s KIDS was renamed in November 2023 in memory of Samuel J. Hanna. Originally established in 2009 by Harvey, Hanna & Associates Inc., the nonprofit’s goal is to provide goods and services for at-risk families and children in distressing circumstances.

Sam’s KIDS brings financial support to families to help bring safety and stability to those who need it most. Some of the things that Sam’s KIDS does to help children include: 

• Collecting coats for over 12,000 children with Operation Warm
• Serving over 430,000 meals to families in need with food pantries
• Assisting children in grades K-12 with educational grants and scholarships
• Providing animal therapy and education with Sam’s Ranch
• Contributing additional support for students with disabilities and special needs

The organizers and volunteers of Sam’s KIDS honor Sam’s story by exemplifying generosity and community connection, and they hope to inspire children to adopt the kindness, love, and compassion for others that made Sam so special to everyone around him.

Who Qualifies for Sam’s KIDS in Delaware? 

To gain tuition assistance from Sam’s KIDS, applicants must both attend school and have a permanent residence in the State of Delaware. Applicants will need to provide background information about themselves and their educational goals. Completed applications will be reviewed by the Sam’s KIDS Fund selection committee. 

Currently, the amount awarded and the number of scholarships available are undisclosed. The Sam’s KIDS Education Tuition Assistance Application for the 2024-2025 school year will become available in January of 2024.

How Do I Get Miacademy with Sam’s KIDS?

Unlike education savings accounts and other types of state-funded programs, Sam’s KIDS is not funded by the State of Delaware. Scholarship recipients will likely receive their award through a check or other type of direct transaction from the Sam’s KIDS Fund committee. Scholarship funds can be used to purchase whichever Miacademy or MiaPrep subscription meets your needs — including annual and lifetime subscriptions.

Want to know more about the Sam’s KIDS scholarship fund? Visit them online for more details about the program and scholarship availability. 

If you have any questions about how Miacademy or MiaPrep can help you on your Delaware homeschool journey, feel free to chat with one of our helpful customer service agents! They’ll be happy to help you find the answers you need. 

FAQ

What is the Delaware KIDS Fund? 

The Delaware KIDS Fund is a nonprofit organization that helps bring necessities to children and families in need. Providing items such as coats, meals, educational scholarships, and disability assistance, the KIDS Fund brings a social safety net to children at 23 different Delaware elementary schools. The Delaware KIDS Fund was renamed to Sam’s KIDS in November 2023 to honor the life of Samuel J. Hanna.

What are the requirements for Delaware’s homeschool laws?

To homeschool in Delaware as a single-family homeschool, you need to report attendance and enrollment to the Delaware Department of Education annually. If you use a multi-family homeschool, the appointed liaison for the homeschool is responsible for reporting.

Information accurate as of: 12/19/2023. The information provided on this site is intended for research purposes only. Miaplaza is not responsible for any errors, omissions, or outdated information, or for the results yielded through use of this information.