Utah Children First Education Fund

The Children First Education Fund (CFEF) is a Utah non-profit established in 2020 to offer educational choices for students with disabilities. They function as a Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO), managing the Utah Special Needs Opportunity Scholarship program. This program provides scholarships for K-12 special needs students to attend private schools or homeschool. Funding comes from donations with a 100% Utah state income tax credit for donors. CFEF believes this program creates a win-win situation. Students with disabilities can access better suited learning environments. Parents gain more control over their child's education. Donors receive tax benefits while supporting a cause they care about. Private schools see increased enrollment, and public schools may even experience cost savings due to potentially lower special needs enrollment (according to CFEF).