Back to School Program
Scroll to the bottom of the page to find the request form for school supplies from the BDFW!
The BDFW has been working to create a Back-to-School program for the bleeding disorder community that is more inclusive of all bleeding disorders and all treatments. We started in 2019 with an updated back-to-school workbook that we call our “Independent Kids Packet.” You can find this packet below.
In 2020 we created a series of videos for families to share with teachers and school staff that discuss bleeding disorders, treatments, and specifics about each bleeding disorder diagnosis. The goal of these videos is to provide education that includes all the information one would need to support a child with bleeding disorder in the classroom, at recess, P.E., sports games, etc. The intention of these videos is that they are packaged in a way that you can send them to your child’s school, and they will help educate school staff about bleeding disorders. We are grateful that Nurse Practitioner Barb assisted in creating these educational videos.
Find the video that corresponds with your child’s diagnosis below. If you have questions about creating a 504 plan for your child, reach out to the BDFW at general@bdfwa.org or join one of our Back to School Open Houses on Zoom. Scroll to the bottom of this webpage to see when we are hosting our 2023 open houses.
Find the videos that apply to your child’s bleeding disorder below!
BDFW’s Independent Kids Packet
Welcome to the "BDFW Independent Kids Packet" for daycares, caregivers, schools, playdates, and extra curricular activities.
This packet is designed to guide you and your child toward independence as they navigate the world with their bleeding disorder. Raising a child with a bleeding disorder can be challenging, especially because bleeding disorders are uncommon. This guide is crafted to help build confidence when working with your child’s team from first babysitters and grandparents, to sports coaches and teachers, to high school peers. The information is based on the conversations that you would have with a public school, but can be used for any conversation. Using the framework of the public school system will empower families to understand the laws and policies that dictate what kind of care their child is entitled to receive. This packet was created with the knowledge that new treatment options have recently become available to bleeding disorder patients, and will continue to be made available. This packet can be used as one workbook or each piece can be used individually for your needs. The design of the workbook is to start the conversation with your child’s external team. While many have had these conversations for years, with change in treatment it is recommended to review your action plan to update those that support your child. We are proud to support our families. We recommend that you print out the workbook sections and go through them with your child.
School Success Assistance Program
The BDFW supports those with Bleeding/Blood Disorders on their journey to being successful in school. Our goal is for all patients in WA State to gain independence, transition to adulthood successfully and obtain health insurance.
This is why we are extending our Patient Assistance Program to include basic and essential back-to-school items. Having a good backpack that distributes the weight of books, clothes that make your child feel confident at school, and the ability to participate in sports/extra curriculars can make a crucial difference in their school success. It is the BDFW’s goal to provide support where it is not already offered through other programs/organizations. Please see below for free local resources that can provide additional school support.
This program is designed to give your child a choice in the items you request, to guarantee that they are receiving items that work for them. Please read below to learn what our School Success Assistance Program can provide:
Program Guidelines:
The student receiving the school supplies must have a diagnosed bleeding disorder
Funding limit for an individual: $150
Age limit: Pre-K - College/Trade School
How to submit your requested items: Sharing an Amazon Wishlist, links to requested items, or “Share-A-Cart”
This program is limited to items that the school requires (be prepared to share the supply list from the school)
This program cannot provide books or curriculum outside of required college textbooks
This program cannot provide toys
This program CAN cover fees required by the school for sports or classes with additional costs (such as a PE uniform).
You may request clothing items such as t-shirts, jeans, socks, underwear, jackets, sweatshirts, etc.
Remember: The BDFW can provide shoes through our “Keep Moving Forward” Shoe Program. If your child needs new shoes for the upcoming school year, you can fill out the form on the shoe program webpage linked below (ordering shoes will not count towards your $150 limit for back to school items!) Order shoes by clicking HERE
How to make an Amazon Wishlist:
Step 1) Go to your Amazon account
Step 2) Highlight the “Account and Lists” dropdown menu and click on “Create a list”
Step 3) Name your List and include you/your child’s name in the title. Example: “Sarah’s Back to School Wishlist”
Step 4) Add items to your list (See below for ideas!)
Step 5) Click the “Send List to Others” and select “View and Edit” to get the link. Share the link with the BDFW by copy/pasting it in the assistance form.*
Since Amazon is limited in the clothing options they offer, a way that you can maximize this program to get the most for your child is by using “Share-A-Cart” which allows you to share the contents of your favorite retailer online cart with the BDFW. Find out how to use Share-A-Cart by clicking HERE. You are allowed to submit both an Amazon Wishlist AND items from other retailers, but the total must not exceed $150.
If you have questions about setting your child up for success at school with a 504 plan, or if you have questions about sending your child to school with a bleeding disorder in general, join us for one of our 5 open houses!
These open houses will be hosted in 1 hour increments on Zoom. This will be an informal and safe space to ask questions and learn more. Join us on Zoom for an open house using the link below: