JUF Right Start

If you are a Jewish family (one or both parents identify as Jewish), you may be entitled to a tuition reimbursement ($500-$2000). Many families have taken advantage of this amazing opportunity!

What is JUF Right Start?

In an effort to encourage Jewish education and strengthen a child's bond to the Jewish community, JUF Right Start will reimburse a portion of your child's tuition for attendance at a Jewish Preschool. This is NOT A NEED BASED program!

To apply and get more info:

Head to the JUF/Right Start webpage for an application and more information. Or you can contact JUF Right Start by phone at 312-444-2808 or by email at RightStart@juf.org.

Am I eligible?

To be eligible for the JUF Right Start Signature Voucher, a child must be:

Enrolling in a Jewish early childhood program for the first time.
The first child in the family to attend a Jewish early childhood program.
A member of a family where at least one parent identifies as Jewish.
Enrolling in a JUF Right Start-affiliated program (click here for complete list.)
Enrolling in a class where the child attends independently* and meets at least 2 times/week
Starting a program on or after January 1, 2017.**

JUF Right Start Sibling Voucher:
A child who is not the first in the family to attend a Jewish early childhood program is eligible for a $500 JUF Right Start Sibling voucher.

To be eligible for the JUF Right Start Sibling Voucher, a child must be:

Enrolling in a Jewish early childhood program for the first time.
A sibling of a child who has already attended a Jewish early childhood program.
A member of a family where at least one parent identifies as Jewish.
Enrolling in a JUF Right Start-affiliated program (click here for complete list.)
Enrolling in a class where the child attends independently* and meets at least 2 times/week.
Starting a program on or after January 1, 2017.**

Special Notes:

Only one voucher per child may be redeemed.
If more than one child in the immediate family plans on enrolling simultaneously (for the first time) families are eligible for one Signature Voucher and one Sibling Voucher.