Youth Enhancement Fund
The Youth Enhancement Funds (YEF) provide financial assistance to children interested in participating in physically active sports, recreational activities, and visual/performing arts, including lessons, leagues, teams and camps. This resource is available all year, contingent upon funding. This program does not assist with after school care or general day camps. See English or Spanish flyer here.
Eligible Applicants must be an Orange County resident; under the age of 18; and meets one of the following: receiving program assistance or public benefits from Orange County Social Services (e.g. Food & Nutrition, Medicaid, Health Choice); or a member of a low income household (200% of poverty or below). For more information about the program, email yef@orangecountync.gov.
Applications for Youth Enhancement Fund are closed through June 30, 2026.
Learn More and Apply
Please visit or call any Orange County DSS location to learn more about the programs listed above.