Free Smartphones for Foster Youth - iFoster LifeLine Program Overview
Learn about the iFoster LifeLine program offering free smartphones for foster youth, eligibility criteria, sign-up process, FAQs, and more. Ensure qualifying low-income individuals have access to essential phone services. Sign up today and connect with opportunities, family, and emergency services.
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FREE Smartphones for Foster Youth iFoster-LifeLine Program June 12, 2017
PROGRAM OFFERING Program is part of LifeLine under Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Since 1985, the Lifeline program has provided a discount on phone service for qualifying low-income consumers to ensure that all Americans have the opportunities and security that phone service brings, including being able to connect to jobs, family and emergency services. Lifeline is part of the Universal Service Fund. The Lifeline program is available to eligible low-income consumers in every state, territory, commonwealth, and on Tribal lands. Two Carrier Options: Sprint/Assurance Wireless or TracFone/SafeLink (only carrier where you bring your own phone) Eligibility: 18 or older Currently on MediCaid No one else in their household has a LifeLine service (cell or LAN or broadband) Household: This is tricky for Foster Youth who may live in multi-household situations (i.e. group homes, dorms, roommates). iFoster will ensure applications are properly completed to ensure approval. One issue still under negotiations is the max number of LifeLine services to a multi- household situation (currently at 10).
Step-by-Step Sign Up Process Sign up for an iFoster account at www.ifoster.org 1 Download application from your personal iFoster account 2 Complete, sign and upload to your Digital Locker OR call iFoster to sign up over the phone (9am to 8pm ET M-F) 3 iFoster reviews your completed application, works with you to correct any errors, and submits on your behalf 4 iFoster uploads Qualified Approval, Order Number, and SafeLink or Assurance Wireless Account information to your Digital Locker 5 You should receive your phone within 10 business days 6 iFoster will follow-up to ensure phone is received or deal with any issues 7 For any questions, issues or to track order call or email iFoster 8
FAQs 1. What if I loose my phone? If your phone is lost or stolen, it unfortunately cannot be replaced 2. What if I don t have a Medicaid number? If you don t know your Medicaid number, call Stephon at iFoster (855)936-7837 3. What if I already have an free phone? If you have already applied for the phone, you cannot apply again. 4. How long does it take to get a phone? It takes approximately 10 days after your application has been processed. 5. Where can I find updates about my phone? You can find them in your client messages in your iFoster account. 6. How long is my phone service provided? You have your phone for 12 months, and need to requalify once a year (you will receive a text reminding you to do this)
