Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: National Alliance on Mental Illness – Santa Clara County
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 1150 Bascom Ave. #24
City: San Jose
State: California
Postal Code: 95128
Main Phone: (408) 453-0400
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.namisantaclara.org
Employer ID Number: 94-2430956
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 11, 2024
Requested Amount: $7,500

Project Title: Ending the Silence
Project Description:

According to a study by the California Endowment: ““Young adults in California experience mental health challenges at alarming rates, with more than three-quarters reporting anxiety in the last year, more than half reporting depression, 31% experiencing suicidal thinking and 16% self-harm.:
NAMI-SCC brings Ending the Silence (ETS) into high schools and middle schools in Santa Clara County. ETS is a 50-minute interactive and transformational presentation devoted to giving students an opportunity to learn about mental illness through an informative presentation, short videos, and personal testimonies.
A trained two-person team, one being an individual who shares their own journey with a diagnosable mental health condition, delivers the program. Students learn about symptoms and indicators of mental illness and are given resources aimed at helping themselves, their friends, or family members who may be in need of support.
At the conclusion of the presentation, students are given resource cards with valuable phone numbers and websites of mental health agencies and youth support services, along with a list of symptoms/warning signs of mental illness. Postcards are mailed home to parents informing them about the presentation.
Moving stories from positive role models have the power to change kids’ views. The discussion gives students the rare opportunity to ask questions about mental health challenges to people who have lived it. The presentation’s message of empathy and hope encourages students to actively care for themselves and their friends. It also teaches them it’s okay to talk about what they’re feeling. ETS covers:
1. Early warning signs
2. Facts and statistics about youth and mental health conditions
3. When, where, and how to get help for themselves or their friends
4. When it’s not okay to keep a secret

Total Project Budget: $100,858

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed: Emerging Needs Palo Alto ($10,000) City of Milpitas ($9,000) C.H. Harris Foundation ($7500) Macys ($2500) Pending: MTV Mental Health Day ($5,000) LB Research and Education Foundation ($TBD) Hollister Confidence Fund ($55,000) Archer Family Foundation ($5,000) Crambilt Family Foundation ($5,000) Mary See Foundation ($10,000) Philanthropic Ventures LOI ($TBD) Macy’s LOI ($TBD) John and Marcia Goldman Foundation ($10,000 LOI) Knosson Foundation ($10,000)

Project Duration: 12 months
Geographical Area Served: Santa Clara County
Age Group To Be Served: 12-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Rovina
Contact Last Name: Nimbalkar
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: (408) 453-0400 x3120
Contact Email: rnimbalkar@namisantaclara.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: The Porch Writers’ Collective
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: The Porch
Mailing Address: 2811 Dogwood Place
City: Nashville
State: TN
Postal Code: 37204
Main Phone: 423-903-6751
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.porchtn.org/
Employer ID Number: 46-4658139
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/11/2024
Requested Amount: 5,000

Project Title: Youth Creative Writing
Project Description:

‍The Porch youth program fosters emerging writers, ages 7-18, by providing opportunities for Middle Tennessee youth to learn and practice creative writing in its many forms and build community with other young literary artists. Youth programs use writing to foster creativity, confidence, introspection, and empathy. Workshop offerings include a variety of genres, including fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and creating comics.

Youth programs include craft workshops, partnerships with afterschool programs, and collaborations with other non-profit arts organizations within the community, all of which aim to expose youth to multidisciplinary art mediums.

In addition to our ongoing classes, The Porch holds two annual youth creative writing summer camps. Writing camp teaches youth the skills famous writers use to kickstart their stories and poems through various writing activities and creative prompts.

The goal of The Porch youth programs is to provide and promote a vibrant community of young writers in the greater Nashville area, ensuring these writers have resources and mentorship opportunities to help them grow their passion and hone their craft. We want young people of Middle Tennessee to value their voices and have easy access to platforms where they can express their ideas.

The secondary goal of youth programming is to ease the burden on public schools and institutions that are often unable to provide specialized writing instruction due to lack of funding, time, and other constraints.

Total Project Budget: $15,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Program revenue, individual donations, grants.

Project Duration: On-going
Geographical Area Served: Middle Tennessee
Age Group To Be Served: 7 – 18 years old

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Bonnie
Contact Last Name: St Martin
Contact Title: Director of Development
Contact Phone: 423-903-6751
Contact Email: bonnie@porchtn.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Boys & Girls Club of Vista
Legal Name (if Different): Boys and Girls Club of Vista Inc.
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 410 W. California Ave.
City: Vista
State: CA
Postal Code: 92083
Main Phone: 7607246606
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.bgcvista.org
Employer ID Number: 952266749
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/11/2024
Requested Amount: 5000

Project Title: Music Matters
Project Description:

To help provide positive creative outlets where no child is turned away, BGCV is asking for support of $15,000 to expand learning opportunities by providing free music lessons and recording opportunities. Forte for Children, a foundation funded by Directed Electronics that has funded our music program since 2008 is ending. Our music program is popular and provides many kids with their first consistent foray into exploring new forms of music. Music boosts social and emotional skills as well as helping kids academically by interweaving math and language skills along the way. BGCV offers guitar, piano, drums and vocal lessons 5 days a week in a recording studio. Lessons are split into tiers depending on music experience to strengthen their musical skills. This program provides Club members with the discipline to learn to play an instrument, record and mix music in a safe, positive setting open throughout the year. Club members engage in group activities, private lessons, and practice and “jam” sessions. Upon successful progress, Club members will learn how to set up and record in the studio. They will also be able to hypothesize and study the various effects in terms of various equipment positioning, cables, effects, etc.

Total Project Budget: 65000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Forte for Children- $20,000 commited, Scalice Foundation- $5,000 commited

Project Duration: 07/1/2024-6/30/2025
Geographical Area Served: San Diego County
Age Group To Be Served: 5-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Matt
Contact Last Name: Koumaras
Contact Title: CEO
Contact Phone: 760-724-6606
Contact Email: matt@bgcvista.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Wall Street Juniors Incorporated
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Wall Street Juniors
Mailing Address: 201 West Main Street #B16
City: Durham
State: NC
Postal Code: 27701
Main Phone: 9192413346
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.wallstreetjr.org/
Employer ID Number: 83-242-6624
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/11/2024
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Community Wealth Building
Project Description:

The Community Wealth Building Initiative (CWBI) is a comprehensive program dedicated to empowering youth aged 12 to 21 in underserved and high-need communities, fostering economic resilience and sustainable community development. By integrating elements of economics, social responsibility, equity, sociology, and community revitalization, CWBI aims to equip young individuals with the knowledge and resources needed to make informed financial decisions and contribute positively to their communities. CWBI’s primary objective is to enhance financial literacy and promote economic empowerment among youth participants.

Through a series of community-based workshops and events, CWBI endeavors to achieve the following objectives:

Enhance Financial Literacy: Empower participants with essential knowledge and skills pertaining to budgeting, job preparation, credit management, and community engagement.

Foster Intergenerational Learning: Facilitate opportunities for participants to learn alongside family members, creating a supportive environment for knowledge exchange and skill development.

Promote Community Engagement: Encourage youth involvement in community service and capacity-building activities, nurturing a sense of social responsibility and civic engagement.

Cultivate Positive Financial Behaviors: Empower participants to adopt healthy financial habits, such as responsible spending, saving, and investing, thereby promoting long-term financial well-being.

The CWBI program will comprise a series of interactive workshops and events tailored to the specific needs and interests of youth aged 12 to 21 and their families. Key components will include Financial Literacy Workshops, Intergenerational Learning Sessions, Community Service Projects, and Ongoing Support. Through CWBI, we aim to empower youth to build a brighter future for themselves and their communities, laying the groundwork for sustained economic resilience and community sustainability.

Total Project Budget: 90,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): WATO Community Grant, Walmart Foundation Grant, Dominion Energy Grant, City of Durham Community Engagement Grant

Project Duration: 12 months
Geographical Area Served: Durham and Greensboro North Carolina, Atlanta, and Decatur Georgia
Age Group To Be Served: 12-21 (Intergenerational component 12-85)

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: MaKayla
Contact Last Name: Booker-Johnson
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 9194234073
Contact Email: makayla.booker@wallstreetjr.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Wall Street Juniors Incorporated
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Wall Street Juniors
Mailing Address: 201 West Main Street #B16
City: Durham
State: NC
Postal Code: 27701
Main Phone: 9192413346
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.wallstreetjr.org/
Employer ID Number: 83-242-6624
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/11/2024
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Community Wealth Building
Project Description:

The Community Wealth Building Initiative (CWBI) is a comprehensive program dedicated to empowering youth aged 12 to 21 in underserved and high-need communities, fostering economic resilience and sustainable community development. By integrating elements of economics, social responsibility, equity, sociology, and community revitalization, CWBI aims to equip young individuals with the knowledge and resources needed to make informed financial decisions and contribute positively to their communities. CWBI’s primary objective is to enhance financial literacy and promote economic empowerment among youth participants.

Through a series of community-based workshops and events, CWBI endeavors to achieve the following objectives:

Enhance Financial Literacy: Empower participants with essential knowledge and skills pertaining to budgeting, job preparation, credit management, and community engagement.

Foster Intergenerational Learning: Facilitate opportunities for participants to learn alongside family members, creating a supportive environment for knowledge exchange and skill development.

Promote Community Engagement: Encourage youth involvement in community service and capacity-building activities, nurturing a sense of social responsibility and civic engagement.

Cultivate Positive Financial Behaviors: Empower participants to adopt healthy financial habits, such as responsible spending, saving, and investing, thereby promoting long-term financial well-being.

The CWBI program will comprise a series of interactive workshops and events tailored to the specific needs and interests of youth aged 12 to 21 and their families. Key components will include Financial Literacy Workshops, Intergenerational Learning Sessions, Community Service Projects, and Ongoing Support. Through CWBI, we aim to empower youth to build a brighter future for themselves and their communities, laying the groundwork for sustained economic resilience and community sustainability.

Total Project Budget: 90,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): WATO Community Grant, Walmart Foundation Grant, Dominion Energy Grant, City of Durham Community Engagement Grant

Project Duration: 12 months
Geographical Area Served: Durham and Greensboro North Carolina, Atlanta, and Decatur Georgia
Age Group To Be Served: 12-21 (Intergenerational component 12-85)

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: MaKayla
Contact Last Name: Booker-Johnson
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 9194234073
Contact Email: makayla.booker@wallstreetjr.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Wall Street Juniors Incorporated
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Wall Street Juniors
Mailing Address: 201 West Main Street #B16
City: Durham
State: NC
Postal Code: 27701
Main Phone: 9192413346
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.wallstreetjr.org/
Employer ID Number: 83-242-6624
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/11/2024
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Community Wealth Building
Project Description:

The Community Wealth Building Initiative (CWBI) is a comprehensive program dedicated to empowering youth aged 12 to 21 in underserved and high-need communities, fostering economic resilience and sustainable community development. By integrating elements of economics, social responsibility, equity, sociology, and community revitalization, CWBI aims to equip young individuals with the knowledge and resources needed to make informed financial decisions and contribute positively to their communities. CWBI’s primary objective is to enhance financial literacy and promote economic empowerment among youth participants.

Through a series of community-based workshops and events, CWBI endeavors to achieve the following objectives:

Enhance Financial Literacy: Empower participants with essential knowledge and skills pertaining to budgeting, job preparation, credit management, and community engagement.

Foster Intergenerational Learning: Facilitate opportunities for participants to learn alongside family members, creating a supportive environment for knowledge exchange and skill development.

Promote Community Engagement: Encourage youth involvement in community service and capacity-building activities, nurturing a sense of social responsibility and civic engagement.

Cultivate Positive Financial Behaviors: Empower participants to adopt healthy financial habits, such as responsible spending, saving, and investing, thereby promoting long-term financial well-being.

The CWBI program will comprise a series of interactive workshops and events tailored to the specific needs and interests of youth aged 12 to 21 and their families. Key components will include Financial Literacy Workshops, Intergenerational Learning Sessions, Community Service Projects, and Ongoing Support. Through CWBI, we aim to empower youth to build a brighter future for themselves and their communities, laying the groundwork for sustained economic resilience and community sustainability.

Total Project Budget: 90,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): WATO Community Grant, Walmart Foundation Grant, Dominion Energy Grant, City of Durham Community Engagement Grant

Project Duration: 12 months
Geographical Area Served: Durham and Greensboro North Carolina, Atlanta, and Decatur Georgia
Age Group To Be Served: 12-21 (Intergenerational component 12-85)

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: MaKayla
Contact Last Name: Booker-Johnson
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 9194234073
Contact Email: makayla.booker@wallstreetjr.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Valley Pre-School
Legal Name (if Different): Valley Pre-School, Inc.
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 749
City: Granby
State: CT
Postal Code: 06065
Main Phone: 860-653-3641
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.valleypreschoolinfo.org/
Employer ID Number: 06-0676310
Organization Tax Status: Non Profit 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 11th, 2024
Requested Amount: $5,000

Project Title: Valley Pre-School Scholarship Program
Project Description:

The purpose of this grant is to both continue and expand our scholarship program. We want to be able to provide scholarships for low income families and to ensure that our organization is able to remain financially viable despite the changing economy. Despite lower enrollment and the financial toll the pandemic took on our organization, we are still proud to provide two 50% tuition scholarships to families in need who meet the income requirements decided by the town. While we would love to be able to provide more scholarships, we are not in the financial position to do so. This grant would allow us to offer more partial scholarships to families in need. We want to be able to encourage families of varying economic statuses to choose Valley Pre-School for their children and to continue providing a safe, engaging environment for our children to play and learn.

Unfortunately, low income families often are not given the opportunity to choose which type of early childhood education is best for their children. Often-times the subsidized/free daycare and public preschool options follow a traditional curriculum. While this might be a good option for many children, a family’s income should not dictate that choice for them. Play based learning is an important option for all families, regardless of income, and parents should be able to choose this for their children.

Play-based learning is at the core of Valley Pre-School’s curriculum. Through play, children learn how to independently problem-solve, share, regulate their emotions, and how to communicate effectively with their peers. By providing scholarships to low income families, we can give more children the opportunity to grow and learn through play. Families, regardless of their income level, deserve to make this decision for their children, and the children deserve to have this opportunity.

Total Project Budget: $8,900 ($3,900 is what we currently offer in scholarships)

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): We take $3,900 from our budget to provide two scholarships.

Project Duration: 1 school year 2024-2025
Geographical Area Served: Hartford County, CT
Age Group To Be Served: 3-5

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Heather
Contact Last Name: Tokarz
Contact Title: Managing Director
Contact Phone: 508-942-6993
Contact Email: vpsmanagingdirector@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Valley Pre-School
Legal Name (if Different): Valley Pre-School, Inc.
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 749
City: Granby
State: CT
Postal Code: 06065
Main Phone: 860-653-3641
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.valleypreschoolinfo.org/
Employer ID Number:
Organization Tax Status:

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 11th, 2024
Requested Amount: $5,000

Project Title: Valley Pre-School Scholarship Program
Project Description:

The purpose of this grant is to both continue and expand our scholarship program. We want to be able to provide scholarships for low income families and to ensure that our organization is able to remain financially viable despite the changing economy. Due to the effects of Covid-19, we had to close during the 2020-21 school year. This closure directly affected our enrollment when we reopened for the 2021-2022 year, and continues to affect our current year. Despite lower enrollment and the financial toll the pandemic took on our organization, we are still proud to provide two 50% tuition scholarships to families in need who meet the income requirements decided by the town. While we would love to be able to provide more scholarships, we are not in the financial position to do so. This grant would allow us to offer more partial scholarships to families in need. We want to be able to encourage families of varying economic statuses to choose Valley Pre-School for their children and to continue providing a safe, engaging environment for our children to play and learn.

Total Project Budget:

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential):

Project Duration: 1 school year
Geographical Area Served: Hartford County, CT
Age Group To Be Served: 3-5

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Heather
Contact Last Name: Tokarz
Contact Title: Managing Director
Contact Phone: 508-942-6993
Contact Email: vpsmanagingdirector@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Caring for Kids, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 650 Graham Rd – Suite 101
City: Cuyahoga Falls
State: OH
Postal Code: 44221
Main Phone: 3309280044
Main Fax:
Organization Website: cfkadopt.org
Employer ID Number: 341796454
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 11, 2024
Requested Amount: $5,000

Project Title: The GROUNDS Post Placement Adoption Services
Project Description:

The mental health toll that foster care and adoption takes on the child, the parents and any other family members is significant. Many believe that reunification or adoption are the finish lines in the work of supporting children in foster care but these are really the starting block of working through the trauma the child has incurred. Because many adoption agencies wrap up their services and supports when the placement is finalized, the family often faces a very difficult time working through that trauma and the behaviors that accompany that trauma. Because of the lack of ongoing support, there has been a concerning trend of post-placement disruptions where the adopted child ends up back in foster care, only exacerbating the behaviors and delaying their healing. In fact, it is estimated that 10-25% of adoptions will end up disrupting.

In light of this trend, Caring for Kids is committed to becoming the premier provider of adoption competent, trauma informed counseling and behavioral health services in Northeast Ohio. CFK soft-launched post-placement support services in 2023 with 295 counseling sessions. This confirmed the need for these supports is undeniably high.

As CFK moves toward a hard-launch of these counseling and behavioral health services, the new office suite space must be retro-fitted to provide six counseling spaces customized to promote healing and safety for children and families alike.

The cost for the counseling and behavioral health services is anticipated to be $275,000 in 2024. $6,000 of this will go towards demolition, $26,000 toward renovation, $43,000 toward furnishings, and $200,000 toward staffing.

Caring for Kids is asking $5,000 from The Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation to go toward our staffing needs. These funds will cover the $5,000 cost of adoption competent certification ($1,250 per certification, resulting in 4 adoption competent certified CFK counselors).

Total Project Budget: $275,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Northern Ohio Golf Charities, Finley’s Smile, The Corbin Foundation, Sky Ranch Foundation, Sam J Frankino Foundation, Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, The Christ Foundation, The GAR Foundation, CFK Fundraising, and the Hermanowski Foundation

Project Duration: 2023-2025 (counseling services ongoing)
Geographical Area Served: Northeast Ohio
Age Group To Be Served: Children (aged 3-18) and their families

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr
Contact First Name: Ben
Contact Last Name: Thompson
Contact Title: Agency Development Director
Contact Phone: 3306900200
Contact Email: ben@cfkadopt.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Caring for Kids, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 650 Graham Rd – Suite 101
City: Cuyahoga Falls
State: OH
Postal Code: 44221
Main Phone: 3309280044
Main Fax:
Organization Website: cfkadopt.org
Employer ID Number: 341796454
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 11, 2024
Requested Amount: $5,000

Project Title: The GROUNDS Post Placement Adoption Services
Project Description:

The mental health toll that foster care and adoption takes on the child, the parents and any other family members is significant. Many believe that reunification or adoption are the finish lines in the work of supporting children in foster care but these are really the starting block of working through the trauma the child has incurred. Because many adoption agencies wrap up their services and supports when the placement is finalized, the family often faces a very difficult time working through that trauma and the behaviors that accompany that trauma. Because of the lack of ongoing support, there has been a concerning trend of post-placement disruptions where the adopted child ends up back in foster care, only exacerbating the behaviors and delaying their healing. In fact, it is estimated that 10-25% of adoptions will end up disrupting.

In light of this trend, Caring for Kids is committed to becoming the premier provider of adoption competent, trauma informed counseling and behavioral health services in Northeast Ohio. CFK soft-launched post-placement support services in 2023 with 295 counseling sessions. This confirmed the need for these supports is undeniably high.

As CFK moves toward a hard-launch of these counseling and behavioral health services, the new office suite space must be retro-fitted to provide six counseling spaces customized to promote healing and safety for children and families alike.

The cost for the counseling and behavioral health services is anticipated to be $275,000 in 2024. $6,000 of this will go towards demolition, $26,000 toward renovation, $43,000 toward furnishings, and $200,000 toward staffing.

Caring for Kids is asking $5,000 from The Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation to go toward our staffing needs. These funds will cover the $5,000 cost of adoption competent certification ($1,250 per certification, resulting in 4 adoption competent certified CFK counselors).

Total Project Budget: $275,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Northern Ohio Golf Charities, Finley’s Smile, The Corbin Foundation, Sky Ranch Foundation, Sam J Frankino Foundation, Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, The Christ Foundation, The GAR Foundation, CFK Fundraising, and the Hermanowski Foundation

Project Duration: 2023-2025 (counseling services ongoing)
Geographical Area Served: Northeast Ohio
Age Group To Be Served: Children (aged 3-18) and their families

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr
Contact First Name: Ben
Contact Last Name: Thompson
Contact Title: Agency Development Director
Contact Phone: 3306900200
Contact Email: ben@cfkadopt.org