How Families Are Funding Redwood: Simple, Real-World Ways (Step-by-Step)
Every family’s budget looks different. The good news: there are multiple, practical paths families are using to fund dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia support with Redwood. Here’s an easy, step-by-step guide you can follow (and share).
1) Community Crowdfunding (GoFundMe): A Real Success Story
Families in our community have successfully funded months of tutoring through GoFundMe by telling a clear, hopeful story and giving donors the opportunity for concrete impact.
Do this:
- Read a short success story for inspiration: Building Hope Through Literacy
- Create your GoFundMe with a specific goal (e.g., “$3,600 covers six months of small-group tutoring”).
- Tell a focused story: your child’s strengths, the struggle, the plan (Redwood), and the concrete outcome you’re aiming for (e.g., “documented progress in decoding & writing in 6 months”).
- Share widely (text, group chats, church/community boards, Facebook/Nextdoor, workplace).
- Update donors every 2 weeks with small wins; celebrate progress together.
Helpful starter text you can copy/paste:
Our child is bright, funny, and determined—and has a dyslexic learning profile. We’ve chosen Redwood for evidence-based tutoring that guarantees documented progress. Your gift helps cover [X weeks/months] of instruction so our child can read, write, and learn with confidence. Thank you for changing a life with us.
2) Health Savings Account (HSA)
Many Redwood families can use HSA or FSA funds to pay for dyslexia intervention. The key requirement is a simple document called a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN). If your child has a formal dyslexia diagnosis, a licensed provider such as a pediatrician or neuropsychologist can write a short letter recommending specialized literacy intervention. In many cases, that letter allows sessions to be reimbursed through your HSA or FSA (via debit card or by connecting your bank account directly).
Why this works:
•Dyslexia is recognized as a neurological condition
•Intervention is delivered by specially trained instructors
•Services can qualify as medical expenses when recommended by a provider
What this means for your family: Many families already have what they need. If your child has completed a neuropsychological evaluation or received a diagnosis, you can typically request an LMN from that provider. You can then submit the LMN and session invoices reimbursement as well as apply upcoming invoices to your HSA debit card or connect directly to your HSA bank account.
A quick note: HSA and FSA plans can vary. We recommend checking with your plan administrator before getting started. Many families are pleasantly surprised to find their plan does cover it.
3) Education Savings Account Funds (ESA)
Redwood accepts ESA funding in certain states. This can cover part or all of your tutoring depending on your state’s rules.
Do this:
- Check your state’s ESA program and whether Redwood is an approved vendor on the provider directory. Redwood is an approved vendor on ClassWallet and Odyssey Payment Platforms.
a. Approved states: New Hampshire, Arkansas, Arizona, Utah
b. Coming Soon: Florida, Wyoming, West Virginia
- Gather required documents (invoice/quote from Redwood, program descriptions, W-9 if requested by your ESA portal).
- Submit through your ESA portal and track approval timelines (they vary by state).
- Combine with other strategies (e.g., prepay discount, crowdfunding) if your ESA doesn’t cover 100%.
Tip: If your ESA requires a service code or category, ask our team—we’ll point you to the right option.
4) Prepay & Save 10% (and Split It with Klarna)
If you’re able to plan ahead, prepaying six months gives you 10% off—and you can still use Klarna at checkout to spread the total into interest-free monthly payments (subject to eligibility).
Do this:
- Request a six-month invoice from Redwood for the program you choose (submit your request to admissions@redwoodliteracy.com).
- You’ll receive a payment link to confirm services and your 10% discount.
- Select Klarna at checkout to break the prepay total into bite-size payments.
Why families like it: You lock in consistency (the #1 driver of results), save 10%, and keep monthly cash flow predictable.
5) The Redwood Champion Program (Win Your Money Back)
When you commit and share your story, we invest back in your family. It’s simple and transparent—no points, no fine print.
How it works:
- Bronze: Prepay 6 months ‚Save 10% immediately.
- Silver: Complete Bronze + refer 1 family + submit a short testimonial‚ get 1 free month.
- Gold: Everything in Silver + 3 total referrals, get 6 months free.
- Platinum: 6 referrals total at your service level, Redwood refunds 100% of your first 6 months.
A real-life example: Charlie first enrolled at Redwood in January of 2024. He was in 3rd grade and struggled with decoding and encoding foundational skills. He joined one of our small groups at our Chicago In-Person Learning Center and began in Book 1 of the Wilson Reading System®. He quickly became a beloved member of our community, and his family noticed meaningful academic gains. Charlie’s mom made her first Redwood referral in March of 2024 and received 1 free month of services for Charlie! Since then, five other families have been referred to Redwood through Charlie’s mom and their family continue to receive free months of tutoring. Charlie is currently in Book 5.2 of the Wilson Reading System® and continues to make incredible academic progress!
Are you interested in securing free months of tutoring through referrals?
Do this:
- Prepay 6 months (unlock 10%).
- Share your story (review + short video).
- Invite families who need help (we’ll give you a simple referral link).
- Track rewards with our team—watch your savings grow as you help other kids.
6) Layer & Customize: Mix-and-Match Strategy
Many families combine strategies for the best fit:
- ESA funding + Prepay 10% + Klarna installments
- GoFundMe + Redwood Champion referrals
- Short-term 1:1 intensive, transition to small group to stretch dollars while maintaining momentum
Goal: keep instruction consistent while tailoring the monthly spend to your reality.
Quick Start Menu (Pick Your Path)
- Fastest start: Prepay 6 months (save 10%), Use Klarna , Begin next week
- Community-powered: Launch GoFundMe this weekend, Share broadly, Begin once the first milestone is met
- State-funded: Submit ESA this week, Watch application status for updates, Begin sessions
- Share-and-save: Join Redwood Champion at Bronze, Share your story, Stack Silver/Gold/Platinum rewards
Have We Missed Something?
Families are endlessly creative. If you’ve used another funding approach (workplace matching, faith/community grants, civic groups, alumni foundations, service clubs, local businesses), email us and we’ll add it here to help more families.
admissions@redwoodliteracy.com
Subject: Funding Idea for the Blog
We’ll credit your contribution (first name, city, or anonymous—your choice).
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