Frequently Asked Questions

The BITE Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing access to effective, evidence-based feeding intervention for children with pediatric feeding disorders, including ARFID.

In addition to providing financial support, we are committed to increasing awareness and education around feeding challenges—helping families and professionals better recognize, understand, and respond to these often misunderstood disorders.

We support families of children with significant feeding challenges who require structured, evidence-based intervention and are unable to fully access care due to financial limitations.

We also aim to support the broader community—caregivers, medical providers, and educators—through increased awareness and education around feeding disorders.

The BITE Foundation provides financial assistance for evidence-based feeding intervention programs. This may include intensive, outpatient, or multidisciplinary treatment models that align with best practices for pediatric feeding disorders.

We also prioritize sharing information about what effective treatment looks like, so families can make informed decisions about care.

No. To ensure funds are used specifically for treatment, all scholarship funds are paid directly to the service provider on behalf of the family.

This model helps ensure that funds are used exclusively for high-quality feeding intervention services and allows the Foundation to maintain accountability to donors while supporting families in a meaningful, targeted way.

It also reinforces our commitment to promoting effective, evidence-based care.

The BITE Foundation prioritizes programs that utilize evidence-based approaches to feeding intervention. During the application process, programs may be reviewed to ensure alignment with established standards of care.

Part of our mission is helping families understand the difference between general feeding advice and clinically appropriate intervention.

Families can complete an initial application through our website. Selected applicants may be invited to submit additional documentation as part of a secondary review process.

Our process is designed to minimize the burden on families. The initial application is brief and focused on understanding your child’s needs and current barriers to care. Finalists may be asked to provide additional documentation before funding decisions are made.

Scholarship awards are based on a combination of clinical need, financial need, and alignment with evidence-based treatment.

We also consider whether the recommended treatment approach reflects current best practices in feeding intervention.

Funding is awarded based on available resources and is not guaranteed to be ongoing. Families are welcome to reapply as needed.

At this time, applications must be submitted by a parent or legal guardian. Providers may support families in completing the application process.

Yes. A core part of our mission is increasing awareness and understanding of pediatric feeding disorders.

We share educational content, guidance for families, and information for professionals to help improve early identification and access to appropriate care. We also frequently partner with Focused Approach and other experts in the field to help share practical, evidence-based guidance.

There are several ways to get involved:

• Make a donation to support our scholarship fund
• Partner with us as a provider or community organization
• Help raise awareness by sharing information about feeding challenges and the importance of early, effective intervention

Yes, The BITE Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

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