Catastrophic Assistance Program

If you or a co-worker are in need of assistance, please completely fill out the appropriate form and return to our office via mail, fax or email. Contact information can be found on our Contact Us page.

On each assistance application we receive, whether directly from the applicant or a co-worker, we will immediately touch base with their facility. 

There are a number of reasons for this:

1. We work with the facility and Department of Corrections in assisting correctional staff. 
2. We want the facility to know what we are doing and why.
3. We need to verify the facts.  We are not questioning the integrity of the applicant or their co-worker. However, we need to know without a doubt the financial need does exist and all steps have been taken to lessen or alleviate the situation.

We always act with care and caution, as it is not our money. It comes from monthly donations made by our supporting members, and we must be responsible stewards of these funds.

Once we have received all required supporting documentation, the Catastrophic Coordinator will submit a recommendation to the CPO Foundation Board of Directors based on the documentation and information compiled. The Board will then review the case. This can take 8 to 10 days subsequent to receiving all required documentation. Once a final decision is made, the applicant will be notified by phone, email or written correspondence.