Since the founding of the Order, Knights of Columbus has been especially concerned about the welfare of the child who loses both parents. With this program, the Order once again demonstrates this concern for the offspring of eligible families buy providing the following two benefits:

1. An Orphan Fraternal Benefit of $80 monthly is paid for the support of each eligible orphan until he or she reaches age 19, graduates form high school, enters military service, marries, discontinues Knights of Columbus insurance, or no longer attends School (except if he or she has a disabling illness). If the orphan attends college or vocational/technical school full-time, the Orphan Fraternal Benefit can continue to age 23.

2. The child may also be eligible for up to $1750 each year in educational grants.  The grants are based on financial need and will not exceed $7000 over a four –year period.

For a child to be eligible for these two orphan benefits the father must have been in good standing with his Council and at least one parent must have been insured under a Knights of Columbus certificate.  The child must be less than 19 years of age and be insured by an individual Knight of Columbus certificate.

Basically, if you have a policy on either you or your wife for a minimum of at least $5000 and also cover each one of your children under a separate policy they would be eligible for this all important benefit.