C.H.A.M.P. Assistance Dogs
About the Program
Does not place for blindness or hearing loss.
Service Dogs Offered
Mobility assistance dogs, family/home service dogs, facility dogs
Who Qualifies
Adults 18+ for public-access dogs; children 5+ for home/family placement; qualifying facilities
Geographic eligibility: Individual placements within 50 miles of Maryland Heights/St. Louis, Missouri; facility dogs generally within 250 miles
Does the Program Provide the Dog?
Provider supplies dog: Yes
Yes
Owner-training supported: No
No
Cost & Financial Requirements
No placement cost; $50 non-refundable application fee
Directory cost category: Under $1,000
Wait Time & Application Status
Wait time: Typically about 2 years from application to placement
Applications: Contact / Verify
Application inquiry active
ApplicationTraining & Travel Requirements
Training model: Provider-trained dog with in-home/community placement training and ongoing education
Travel/on-site requirement: Training starts in recipient's home and expands to community; local radius is required
Support After Placement
Lifetime partnership support; phone/email/in-person follow-up and added skills as health needs change