Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: American Association of Caregiving Youth (c) (AACY)
Legal Name (if Different): N/A
Also Known As: N/A
Mailing Address: 6401 Congress Avenue
City: Boca Raton
State: FL
Postal Code: 33487
Main Phone: 561.391.7401
Main Fax: 561.416.7213
Organization Website: https://aacy.org
Employer ID Number: 65-0866677
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: February 1, 2023
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Caregiving Youth Project
Project Description:

The first national research in the United States (US) on youth caregivers, reported in September 2005, shows that more than1.3 million children in the United States, ranging from age 8 to 18, care for ill or disabled parents, grandparents, siblings and other relatives. Fulfilling their dual role as students and caregivers is compromised by missing school or after school activities, an inability to complete homework and increased risk of dropping out of school to care for their care recipient. The Caregiving Youth Project (CYP) began in 2006 as the first program in the US to identify and support Caregiving Youth by utilizing a three-pronged integrated approach within the systems of healthcare, education and the community.
The grant we seek is to continue the provision of effective interventions, services and educational tools that support the psychosocial, developmental, emotional and physical health and well-being of students who are also caregivers. Currently, the CYP works with Caregiving Youth who attend 35 middle and high schools in which it begins its in- school direct services. There are also students who receive support in 22 other schools which lack the in-school component.
In addition to in-school Skills Building groups, Lunch and Learn sessions and individual supportive counseling, the AACY Family Specialists conduct home assessments to determine other needs in the home that can strengthen the family and reduce stress on the child. These services include but are not limited to respite, tutoring, mentorship, and special projects. Sponsored activities allow Caregiving Youth to meet peers from other schools and have time to have fun.
A major outcome of the CYP services over time includes an eight year high school graduation rate of 97.9% with most going on to post-secondary education or the military.

Total Project Budget: 1,315,500

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Fundraising. Donations. Committed Grants: Ballen Isle Foundation, Batchelor Foundation, Bethesda by the Sea Foundation, Boca West Foundation, City of Boca Raton, Community Foundation of Palm Beach and Martin County, Honda Classic, Men Giving Back, Palm Beach County, United Way Town of Palm Beach, United Way Palm Beach County, Pulte Family Foundation, Quantum Foundation, Schmidt Family Foundation, Soroptomist Internation of Boca Raton/Deerfield, Celia LIpton Farris and Victor Farris Foundation, Jim Moran FOundation, Walter and Aldi Blum Foundation. Potential Grants: Goldberg Family Foundation, Charles and Joan Hermanowski, Ibis Foundation, Impact 100 PBC, LL Alexander Foundation, McNally Family Foundation and Rotary Club of PBC

Project Duration: Continual
Geographical Area Served: Palm Beach County
Age Group To Be Served: 8-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Dr.
Contact First Name: Connie
Contact Last Name: Siskowski
Contact Title: President
Contact Phone: 561.391.7401
Contact Email: connie@aacy.org