Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form
Organization Name: American Association of Caregiving Youth, Inc.
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Mailing Address: 6401 Congress Avenue, #200
City: Boca Raton
State: Florida
Postal Code: 33487
Main Phone: 561.391.7401
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Organization Website: www.aacy.org
Employer ID Number: 65-0866677
Organization Tax Status: 501 (c) (3)
Proposal Information
Today’s Date: 2/28/2024
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 than 1.3 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 an 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 a nine year high school graduation rate of 98.5%, with most going on to post-secondary education or the military.
Total Project Budget: $835,277
Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed: Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation, Boca Rio Foundation, Boca West Children’s Foundation, City of Boca Raton, Palm Beach County Rotary – Downtown BR, McNally Family Foundation, Pulte Family Charitable Foundation, The Batchelor Foundation, Hands on Tzedakah, Soroptimist International Boca Raton/Deerfield, The Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea, The Jim Moran Foundation and The Wawa Foundation. Potential: Asofsky Family Foundation Inc., Ballen Isle Charitable Foundation, Boca West Children’s Foundation, Hobbs Foundation, Honda Classic – CARES, Kiwanis Delray Beach, Lost Tree Foundation, Palm Beach County – Flagler – Rotary, Pulte Family Charitable Foundation, Quantum Foundation, Schmidt Family Foundation, The Celia Lipton Farris and Victor W. Farris Foundation, The Impact, The Palm Beaches – North Women Town of Palm Beach County, United Way, UCB Community Health Fund, and United Way of Palm Beach County.
Project Duration: Continual
Geographical Area Served: Palm Beach County
Age Group To Be Served: 6 – 12th grade
Contact Information
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