There are numerous options available across the state for charitable vision care for children. Many eye doctors offer pro bono care for underserved patients. However, for children who do not qualify for any of those programs, or who do not have access to existing charitable care options, the NFCV Sight For School Fund can be an alternative of last resort.
See Nebraska Charitable Vision Care Resources (PDF)
The Sight For School Fund will reimburse eye doctors at Medicaid-allowable rates for the costs of providing eye exams or eyewear. School nurses are asked to exhaust any other options for helping to obtain charitable care for students before applying for Sight For School Fund assistance.
Sight for School Vision Fund Authorization Request/Application
Requests for funding must be submitted by a school nurse to nfcv@assocoffice.net. Complete the form below or download the Sight For School Fund Application. Once received and reviewed, a Nebraska Foundation for Children's Vision (NFCV) representative will follow up. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Nebraska Foundation for Children's Vision or call 402-474-7716. Thank you!
