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REQUIREMENTS & ELIGIBILITY

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The goal of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation’s Fallen First Responder Home Program is to support the young families of first responder heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting our nation’s communities.

Applicants for the Fallen First Responder Home Program must meet certain eligibility requirements, including:

• The Fallen First Responder’s death was after September 11th, 2001.
• The first responder’s death was either:
  • Scenario 1:  In the line of duty or during authorized training, leaving behind at least one surviving  biological or legally adopted child, 16 years of age or younger at the time of passing.
  • Scenario 2: Was caused by department verified, service connected 9/11 toxic exposure, leaving behind at least one surviving biological or legally adopted child, 21 years of age or younger at the time of passing.
• At the time of death, the service member and the surviving parent (spouse) must not have been divorced.
• The surviving parent of the first responder’s child (children) is not currently remarried, engaged, or cohabitating.

Priority is given to applicants whose nuclear family with the fallen first responder has remained unchanged since the time of death.

If you feel you meet these fundamental eligibility requirements and would like to begin the formal, detailed inquiry process, please fill out the form below.