VTI Sponsorship Program
Invest in People. Strengthen Communities.
Elevate Human Connection.
What is Validation?
Discover the community within our Validation network nearest you. Each Authorized Validation Organization connects you with trained Validation Practitioners and Teachers, offers local training opportunities and support groups, and provides access to resources available in your language.
Certified Validation Teachers
Certified in Validation
Attended a Naomi Feil Workshop
How It Works
for sponsors
Choose Your Impact
Support an individual, a group, or an entire community using the suggested sponsorship tiers.
Nominate or Contribute
Nominate a specific person, group, or organization—or contribute to the VTI Sponsorship Pool.
VTI Handles the Rest
We match applicants based on readiness to a training that suits their needs.
Sponsorship Tiers
Individual
$25 – $250
Support one person who serves others: caregivers, volunteers, activity professionals, students.
Group
$250 – $5000
Equip a team with shared skills: care teams, volunteer groups, senior center leaders, aging departments.
Community
$5000+
Bring Validation into the fabric of a community: care homes, colleges, faith-based organizations, dementia -friendly businesses.
Individual Sponsorship
The Scenario
You notice Aubrey at work is quietly carrying a lot. Her
mom, Carol, is living at home and beginning to decline.
Their relationship feels strained, communication is
harder, and she’s unsure how to navigate what’s
changing.
You decide to sponsor Aubrey.
The Impact
Through Validation training, Aubrey gains practical
tools to communicate with empathy, respond to
emotion rather than correcting facts, and preserve
dignity while strengthening their relationship.
Group Sponsorship
The Scenario
You think back to an activity department that made a real
difference for someone you love. They were creative,
compassionate, and consistently showed up—but like many teams, they’ve had limited access to professional development.
As a gesture of gratitude, you sponsor the entire activity team.
The Impact
- Deepen understanding of behavior and emotion
- Strengthen team communication and consistency
- Gain confidence using Validation in group and one-on-one settings
Community Sponsorship
The Scenario
At a neighborhood cookout, your neighbor, a first
responder, shares that calls involving older adults are
increasing. Confusion, fear, and escalation are
common—and many responders feel unprepared.
Your business decides to sponsor Validation training
for first responders across the local firehouse and
EMT teams.
The Impact
- De-escalate emotionally charged situations
- Communicate with confused or distressed older adults
- Respond with dignity, safety, and understanding
For Sponsees
Learn Validation Skills—Without Financial Barriers
Have you wanted to deepen your Validation skills but lacked the budget?
The VTI Sponsorship Program connects motivated learners with sponsors who believe access to dignity-centered communication should not be limited by finances.
Who This Is For:
- Caregivers and professionals
- Community groups seeking practical skills
- Volunteers and students
- Senior care staff
- Organizations without training budgets
How It Works
for sponsees
Register Your Interest
Complete a short application sharing your role, why Validation matters to you, and how you plan to use the skills.
Matching & Review
VTI matches applicants with an aligned sponsor or sponsorship pool based on readiness, availability, and potential impact.
Begin Your Journey
Once matched, you gain access to sponsored Validation education and resources.
Put Skills Into Practice
Apply Validation immediately - in real conversations, real relationships, real communities.