Fresh Start Program
The Fresh Start Program provides childcare funding to young, single parents so they can have the opportunity to enhance their quality of life through post-secondary education.
The purpose of Fresh Start is to provide young, single (never married) parents with the opportunity to complete their Western education. We will assist students with childcare funding for their children at accredited/licensed daycare centers. A mentor is assigned to each single parent for ongoing guidance, support, and companionship.
Eligibility (determined on a case-by-case basis)
- Single (never married) parents whom are under the age of twenty-four.
- Have received a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Are financially unable to obtain child care funding during periods of enrollment at Western Technical College.
- Have custody of their children.
- Reside in La Crosse, Jackson or Juneau County.
- Agree to complete eight hours of parenting or relationship courses.
Fresh Start Application Forms
A signed hard copy of your application must be submitted to the Foundation office.
- Application form in Microsoft Word that you can mail to the Western Foundation. *This application can be completed using Microsoft Word (remember to turn the insert mode to off).
- Printable PDF application form
If you prefer an application to be mailed to your address please contact the Foundation at: 608-785-9487 Postal address: Attn: Application Form Request Western Foundation 304 Sixth Street North P. O. Box A-309 La Crosse, WI 54602-0908
Additional Information
For more information about how you can become a mentor, or contribute to Fresh Start "Break the Cycle" project. For a Break the Cycle grant Application click here, Or please contact:
Western Foundation Office
304 Sixth Street North
P. O. Box C-0908
La Crosse, WI 54601
Telephone Number: 608.785.9487
Email: rudigl@westerntc.edu
