Financial Assistance Policies
I. Types of Financial Assistance Provided
A. Church physical plant improvements or enhancements for disability access.
B. Financial assistance with registration fees for individuals with a disability to attend an RPCNA presbytery family camp or RP international conference.
C. RPCNA family conference nurses or companions for individuals with a disability.
D. Assistance with up to one week of in-home respite care for individuals with a disability.
II. Application and Review Process
A. The entire Disabilities Ministries Committee approves or denies applications.
B. Applications for financial assistance must be accompanied by a recommendation from the church Session.
C. Electronic media and telephones will be used to consider applications.
III. Financial Maximum Assistance Limits
A. Church building physical plant items: up to $1,500 per congregation.
B. Individual RPCNA conference registration: up to 50% of the individual’s registration fee.
C. Conference Care Assistance: up to $500.
D. Respite Care Assistance: up to $500.
Important Footnote: All financial assistance presumes availabilty of funds.
Disabilities Ministry Steering Committee approved on 08-17-2018