2025-2026 CHEA Support Network Application

LEADER INFORMATION - Primary Group Leader receives a CHEA Friend membership

Group Leader Name

Spouse Name

Address

Cell Phone Number (for office use only)

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Email Address (CHEA office use only - linked to your membership account)

GROUP INFORMATION

Name of School, Group, or Organization

Group Address

County

Group Email Address

Group Phone Number

Website

Secondary Contact Name (if applicable)

Secondary Contact Email

Group type (choose one)

PSP
Private School Satellite Program - A type of private school in which parents are the primary teachers of their own children. A PSP files one affidavit covering all enrolled families. It meets the requirements of California Education Code 48222.
Support Group
A group whose primary focus is providing community for homeschool families through a variety of social activities; offering support and encouragement to parents in all aspects of homeschooling. The group does not file an affidavit; each family is responsible for fulfilling the legal requirements for exemption from compulsory education for their own children.
Special Interest Group
A group which is parent-led and focuses on a single subject area or style of teaching. Examples include a sports league, speech and debate, nature studies, Charlotte Mason, unit studies, literary club, etc.
Learning Community
A program that offers homeschool families community primarily through classes, but also hosts some additional activities; parents determine course of study; teachers may or may not be paid; each family is responsible for fulfilling the legal requirements for exemption from compulsory education for their own children.

CHEA reserves the right to reassign your group's category after reviewing your application.

Specialize in specific teaching method

(unit studies, Charlotte Mason, classical, etc.)

Assistance available in language(s) other than English

How many families are in your group?

Is your group affiliated with a campus-based school?

CHEA'S HOMESCHOOL DIRECTORY LISTING INFORMATION

Your Support Network group will appear in CHEA's Homeschool Directory, which is accessible to the public. Your listing will include your group name, type of group, county, and description. You may choose whether to display your phone number and email address, but at least one contact method must be provided so families can reach you. Website information will be included if you provide it.

IMPORTANT! Please let us know your wishes by marking one of the following choices:

Homeschool Directory

Please list my group on CHEA's Homeschool Directory.
Please DO NOT list my group in CHEA's Homeschool Directory.

Please include (check all that apply)

Our referral phone number
Our referral email address
Our website

Description of Services (limited to 400 characters; approx. 80 words):

PLANS

All Support Network levels include one complimentary CHEA membership for the group leader. Please choose your plan below before continuing your application.

I am applying for the following (choose one):

Basic Support Network Membership ($80.00)
Groups of 11 families or more
Small Group Basic Support Network Membership ($45.00)
For groups with 10 families or less
250 Support Network Membership ($250.00)
Includes 2 Leadership Conference admissions
450 Support Network Membership ($450.00)
Includes 2 Leadership Conference admissions, email ad, Convention program ad

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Additional Leaders
All Support Network Memberships include a subscription to CHEA's bimonthly Support Network News. You have permission to forward the Support Network News to your leadership team.

If you have leaders who are CHEA members that you would like to be included in Support Network communications directly, please list their name and email address below.

Name

We value your privacy. We will never sell or share your personal information. You may unsubscribe at any time.

Leaders Only Facebook Group

Your Support Network membership includes an invitation to join CHEA's private Facebook group for group leaders. You can also invite other leaders from your group to participate (each person must have a CHEA membership). After your application is accepted, we'll send you instructions for joining this exclusive community.

New Leadership?

Are you replacing a former leader?

The California Homeschool Manual
Support Network groups must have the most current edition of The California Homeschool Manual. If you or your group do not yet own the most current edition, you must purchase a copy.

I or my group...

already own a copy of the most current edition.
need to purchase a copy.
choose one of the following options:

Advertising

Level 450 Membership includes one banner ad in our digital e-newsletter (The Connection) and a 1/4-page vertical ad in the Annual Convention Program. Ad specifications and deadlines will be sent to you after your application is approved.

Please indicate your preferred month for the e-newsletter ad below. While we cannot guarantee availability, we'll do our best to accommodate your request.

Please list your first and second choice of month:

SUPPORT NETWORK MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT

I am a Christian in agreement with CHEA’s Statement of Faith And Mission Statement.

Please confirm:*

I have read and am in agreement with CHEA's Statement of Faith and Mission Statement.

Faith and Leadership:

I will cooperate with CHEA by engaging only Christians in positions of responsibility and leadership within our group or organization.
I will ensure that our members understand that our group will operate as a Christian group according to the principles of Scripture, even though our membership may include persons of another conviction.
I will support CHEA and its Support Network by conducting myself in a Christian manner while serving members of my group and my community.

Group Operations:

Our group does not offer full-day classes more than two days per week for any given grade.
No leader in our group is a leader of, enrolled in, nor employed by a public school program (charter school).
No Support Network group, organization, or group leader, directly or indirectly, shall also be a public charter school vendor.

Safety and Communication:

No Support Network leader or anyone who resides in the group leader's home has been charged with crimes against children.
I will notify CHEA of leadership changes in our group during the membership year.
I will keep CHEA informed of local events by including a CHEA Regional Advisory Board Member on our local newsletter mailing list, e-news, Facebook group, or other communication methods.

Partnership and Promotion:

I will encourage members of my group, as well as other homeschoolers in my area, to become CHEA Members.
I will pass on news of CHEA events to homeschoolers in my area.
If I am on social media, I will engage with CHEA online by following, liking, sharing, reposting, etc.

Membership Terms:

I understand that all Support Network Memberships are effective from September 1 and expire on August 31, regardless of my enrollment date.

I have read CHEA’s Support Network Membership Agreement, and my group is in compliance with it.

Yes*

Signature and Date
(By entering your name in the box below, you are providing your signature indicating that all the information on this form is true and accurate, to the best of your knowledge.)

Signature

Date

Bonus Membership Option: You can gift a discounted CHEA Friend Membership to one of your group members (available as a Support Network benefit). Contact our office with their information to arrange this special gift. This makes a wonderful door prize or meeting giveaway!

Please specify how many extra CHEA memberships you would like to purchase here.

$35.00/ea.

Running Total

$0.00

Coupon Code

Total

$0.00

Payment Method

Credit Card
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Check
Please mail your check to:
CHEA of California
PO Box 1325
Santa Clarita, CA 91386-1325

Billing Information