Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Love Quilt Project
Legal Name (if Different): Love Quilt Project, Inc.
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 4250 N Glebe Road
City: Arlington
State: VA
Postal Code: 22207
Main Phone: 7032448499
Main Fax: N/A
Organization Website: www.lovequiltproject.org
Employer ID Number: 46-5439225
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 2/4/2026
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: Love Quilts & Educational Support for Children in Foster Care
Project Description:

The Love Quilt Project (LQP) supports the educational and emotional well-being of children living in foster care in the United States and South Africa through a unique blend of creative expression, compassion-based education, and direct educational assistance.

Through our cross-cultural arts education program, students in U.S. classrooms learn about the experiences of children in foster care and reflect on empathy, resilience, and global connection. Students create fabric art squares filled with messages of hope, love, and encouragement. These squares are transformed by volunteer quilters and our production partners into one-of-a-kind handmade quilts.

Each completed Love Quilt is gifted to a child living in foster care, providing warmth, comfort, and a tangible reminder that they are seen, valued, and supported. The program is reciprocal: children in foster care also create their own art squares, sharing messages of encouragement with other children facing similar challenges, reinforcing dignity, connection, and mutual empathy.

In addition to emotional support, LQP provides financial assistance for educational needs. In the United States, LQP partners with foster care organizations to support tutoring and mental health services, including counseling and art therapy.

In 2025 alone, LQP delivered over 250 handmade quilts to children in the United States and engaged thousands of students in compassion-based learning. Funding from this grant will support the creation and distribution of Love Quilts, educational programming, and direct educational assistance for our United States programming, helping children in foster care build resilience, stay in school, and experience the power of compassion.

Total Project Budget: 95,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Campbell Family Foundation (Committed); Looking Out Foundation (Potential); Barnes Family Foundation (Potential) individual donors; corporate partners including Springs Creative and The Bandanna Company; merchandise sales; community fundraising events.

Project Duration: 12 months (continuous)
Geographical Area Served: United States, East Coast
Age Group To Be Served: Children 4-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Gretchen
Contact Last Name: Ginnerty
Contact Title: President & Chair, Board of Directors
Contact Phone: 7032448499
Contact Email: lovequiltproject@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: The Love Quilt Project
Legal Name (if Different): Love Quilt Project, Inc.
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Proposal Information

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Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Children and Youth Cabinet
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 188 ValleyStreet, Building 3L, Suite 145
City: Providence
State: Rhode Island
Postal Code: 02909
Main Phone: 401-662-1637
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.cycri.org
Employer ID Number: 87-1629858
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: February 4, 2026
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: Supporting Children and Young Adults Through Family-Based Prevention
Project Description:

The Children and Youth Cabinet of Rhode Island (CYC) seeks $10,000 from the Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation to support the delivery of culturally responsive, youth-centered prevention programming that improves the health, wellbeing, and life outcomes of children and young adults up to age 21.
This project directly aligns with the Foundation’s mission to improve and transform the lives of children and young people by addressing multiple aspects of a child’s life, including health, education, and overall welfare. CYC will implement evidence-based family strengthening programs, including Strong African American Families (SAAF) and Familias Unidas (FamU), that equip youth and their caregivers with practical tools to strengthen relationships, improve communication, and promote positive youth development.
Hermanowski Foundation funding will support SAAF and FamU program delivery costs, for one program cycle of each, that ensure families can fully participate and benefit from services. Over the course of 8 and 14 weeks respectively, these programs require the following costs to run with quality: trained facilitator stipends, curriculum materials, food and transportation support, interpretation and translation services, and modest participation incentives. By reducing practical barriers to participation, the project ensures that children and young adults are supported in stable, nurturing family environments that foster resilience and long-term success.
The project also incorporates youth-informed well-being practices that center young people’s voices in defining and strengthening well-being. Youth and caregivers will reflect on changes in connection, communication, and emotional wellbeing throughout the program through ongoing surveys and conversation, allowing facilitators to respond to needs in real time and strengthen outcomes.
By focusing on prevention, education, and family support, this project provides children and young adults with the tools they need to achieve their full potential, while advancing the Hermanowski Foundation’s commitment to health and welfare services that create meaningful, lasting impact for families.

Total Project Budget: $105,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): The Rhode Island Foundation, the Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families

Project Duration: 6 months
Geographical Area Served: Urban Core of Rhode Island
Age Group To Be Served: 11-15 years old

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Rebecca
Contact Last Name: Boxx
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 401-662-1637
Contact Email: rebecca_boxx@cycprovidence.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Fontbonne, The Early College of Boston
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Fontbonne Academy
Mailing Address: 930 Brook Road
City: Milton
State: Massachusetts
Postal Code: 02186
Main Phone: 617-696-3241
Main Fax: 617-696-7688
Organization Website: https://www.fontbonneboston.org/
Employer ID Number: 043424717
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) Status

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 2/4/2026
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Tuition Assistance
Project Description:

Fontbonne, The Early College of Boston, founded in 1955 by the Sisters of St. Joseph, provides Catholic education for girls in grades 7–12, guided by the values of service, unity, empowerment, and faith.

Today, 75% of students receive financial aid, 50% are students of color, and 10% qualify for free or reduced lunch. In 2019, we added grades 7 and 8, expanding access to rigorous, values-driven education for Boston-area girls who might not otherwise have the opportunity to attend a private school.

Tuition Assistance 2026-2027 – $5,000: These funds will go directly to students with financial need, ensuring they can fully engage in Fontbonne’s academics, arts, leadership, and community programs. Tuition support removes barriers, enabling students to thrive while developing the confidence, skills, and values to contribute meaningfully to their communities.

Gala Support – $5,000: The Fontbonne Gala unites alumni, families, and friends to celebrate the school’s mission and strengthen community connections. Support for the Gala enhances its ability to fund student programs, foster engagement, and build a network of ongoing support for Fontbonne’s diverse student body. The Gala is a key driver of community outreach, sustainability, and student opportunity.

By dividing this $10,000 grant between tuition assistance and Gala support, the Charles and Joan Hermanowski Foundation will directly impact students’ lives while strengthening the community that sustains them. Together, these funds advance the Foundation’s mission of fostering opportunity, growth, and potential in children, ensuring Fontbonne girls continue to flourish academically, socially, and spiritually.

Total Project Budget: $10,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Confirmed: Hunt Street Fund, Flatley Foundation; Potential: Yawkey Foundation, Eastern Bank, South Shore Bank

Project Duration: year-long 2026-27 tuition support; spring 2027 Gala
Geographical Area Served: Boston, MA
Age Group To Be Served: 12-18 or 7th-12th grade

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Krystal
Contact Last Name: Powers
Contact Title: Librarian and Grant Writer
Contact Phone: 8577530405
Contact Email: kpowers@fontbonneboston.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Association for Nature-Based Education
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: ANBE
Mailing Address: 13526 Long Green Pike, PO box 54
City: Baldwin
State: MD
Postal Code: 21013
Main Phone: 443-233-0707
Main Fax:
Organization Website: anbe.org
Employer ID Number: 81-4291262
Organization Tax Status: 501c3 nonprofit organization

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: February 4, 2026
Requested Amount: 5,000

Project Title: Expand Access to Nature-Based Education with Teacher Scholarships
Project Description:

The Association for Nature-Based Education is dedicated to expanding access to high-quality professional development and community initiatives that advance nature-based education and environmental literacy for all children. Central to this mission is the Nature-Based Teacher Certification, a one-of-a-kind, 36-clock-hour training designed to equip early childhood educators with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to integrate nature-based learning into their daily teaching practice.

Research consistently shows that regular engagement with nature supports young children’s physical health, social-emotional development, cognitive growth, and overall wellbeing. Nature-based education fosters curiosity, creativity, self-regulation, and resilience, while also strengthening academic foundations aligned with early learning standards. The Nature-Based Teacher Certification bridges theory and practice, helping educators intentionally connect outdoor experiences with curriculum goals in literacy, math, science, and social development, ensuring children thrive both developmentally and academically.

Despite these benefits, many children do not have access to nature-based learning environments simply because their teachers lack access to specialized training. Financial barriers, limited professional development opportunities, and geographic constraints often prevent educators from gaining the skills needed to implement nature-based approaches effectively. As a result, inequities persist, and too many children miss out on the powerful developmental benefits that nature can provide.

Funding teacher scholarships for the Nature-Based Teacher Certification directly addresses this gap. Scholarships expand access to essential training, empowering more educators to bring nature-based practices into early learning settings across diverse communities. By investing in teachers, we invest in children, supporting healthier development, stronger learning outcomes, and a lifelong connection to the natural world. Through this certification, educators become agents of change, ensuring that all young children, regardless of background or setting, can experience the transformative impact of nature-based education.

Total Project Budget: 10000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): $5000 anonymous donor already committed

Project Duration: For scholarships in fiscal year 2027
Geographical Area Served: United States
Age Group To Be Served: Early childhood educators receive scholarship for training that benefits children birth to age 8 years old.

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
Contact First Name: Monica
Contact Last Name: Wiedel-Lubinski
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 443-233-0707
Contact Email: director@anbe.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Association for Nature-Based Education
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: ANBE
Mailing Address: 13526 Long Green Pike, PO box 54
City: Baldwin
State: MD
Postal Code: 21013
Main Phone: 443-233-0707
Main Fax:
Organization Website: anbe.org
Employer ID Number: 81-4291262
Organization Tax Status: 501c3 nonprofit organization

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: February 4, 2026
Requested Amount: 5,000

Project Title: Expand Access to Nature-Based Education with Teacher Scholarships
Project Description:

The Association for Nature-Based Education is dedicated to expanding access to high-quality professional development and community initiatives that advance nature-based education and environmental literacy for all children. Central to this mission is the Nature-Based Teacher Certification, a one-of-a-kind, 36-clock-hour training designed to equip early childhood educators with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to integrate nature-based learning into their daily teaching practice.

Research consistently shows that regular engagement with nature supports young children’s physical health, social-emotional development, cognitive growth, and overall wellbeing. Nature-based education fosters curiosity, creativity, self-regulation, and resilience, while also strengthening academic foundations aligned with early learning standards. The Nature-Based Teacher Certification bridges theory and practice, helping educators intentionally connect outdoor experiences with curriculum goals in literacy, math, science, and social development, ensuring children thrive both developmentally and academically.

Despite these benefits, many children do not have access to nature-based learning environments simply because their teachers lack access to specialized training. Financial barriers, limited professional development opportunities, and geographic constraints often prevent educators from gaining the skills needed to implement nature-based approaches effectively. As a result, inequities persist, and too many children miss out on the powerful developmental benefits that nature can provide.

Funding teacher scholarships for the Nature-Based Teacher Certification directly addresses this gap. Scholarships expand access to essential training, empowering more educators to bring nature-based practices into early learning settings across diverse communities. By investing in teachers, we invest in children, supporting healthier development, stronger learning outcomes, and a lifelong connection to the natural world. Through this certification, educators become agents of change, ensuring that all young children, regardless of background or setting, can experience the transformative impact of nature-based education.

Total Project Budget: 10000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): $5000 anonymous donor already committed

Project Duration: For scholarships in fiscal year 2027
Geographical Area Served: United States
Age Group To Be Served: Early childhood educators receive scholarship for training that benefits children birth to age 8 years old.

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
Contact First Name: Monica
Contact Last Name: Wiedel-Lubinski
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 443-233-0707
Contact Email: director@anbe.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Fontbonne, The Early College of Boston
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Fontbonne Academy
Mailing Address: 930 Brook Road
City: Milton
State: Massachusetts
Postal Code: 02186
Main Phone: 617-696-3241
Main Fax: 617-696-7688
Organization Website: https://www.fontbonneboston.org/
Employer ID Number: 043424717
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) Status

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 2/4/2026
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Tuition Assistance
Project Description:

Fontbonne, The Early College of Boston, founded in 1955 by the Sisters of St. Joseph, provides Catholic education for girls in grades 7–12, guided by the values of service, unity, empowerment, and faith. Today, 75% of students receive financial aid, 50% are students of color, and 10% qualify for free or reduced lunch. In 2019, we added grades 7 and 8, expanding access to rigorous, values-driven education for Boston-area girls who might not otherwise have the opportunity to attend a private school.

Tuition Assistance – $5,000: These funds will go directly to students with financial need, ensuring they can fully engage in Fontbonne’s academics, arts, leadership, and community programs. Tuition support removes barriers, enabling students to thrive while developing the confidence, skills, and values to contribute meaningfully to their communities.

Gala Support – $5,000: The Fontbonne Gala unites alumni, families, and friends to celebrate the school’s mission and strengthen community connections. Support for the Gala enhances its ability to fund student programs, foster engagement, and build a network of ongoing support for Fontbonne’s diverse student body. The Gala is a key driver of community outreach, sustainability, and student opportunity.

By dividing this $10,000 grant between tuition assistance and Gala support, the Charles and Joan Hermanowski Foundation will directly impact students’ lives while strengthening the community that sustains them. Together, these funds advance the Foundation’s mission of fostering opportunity, growth, and potential in children, ensuring Fontbonne girls continue to flourish academically, socially, and spiritually.

Total Project Budget: $10,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Potential: Yawkey Foundation, Eastern Bank, South Shore Bank

Project Duration: year-long 2026-27
Geographical Area Served: Boston
Age Group To Be Served: 12-18 or 7th-12th grade

Contact Information

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Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: GESMV
Mailing Address: 660 S. Main Street
City: Dayton
State: Ohio
Postal Code: 45432
Main Phone: 937-461-4800
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.gesmv.org
Employer ID Number: 31-0537112
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 2/3/26
Requested Amount: $10,000.00

Project Title: Child Screening Service with Early Mental Health Component
Project Description:

Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley’s Child Screening Services (CSS) with Early Childhood Mental Health
(ECMH) identifies developmental delays and behavioral health concerns in children ages 0–5. Program staff
conduct free developmental and mental health screenings in area childcare centers, checking for indications
that a child has reached appropriate developmental milestones. If milestones are delayed or unmet, referrals
are made for appropriate intervention services. The goal is that children will have caught up with their
typically developing peers by the time they enter school. The program also includes Therapeutic Intervention
Preschool (TIP) classrooms for children with significant needs. TIP classrooms provide intensive support to
prepare students for mainstream education by maintaining high teacher to student ratios and staffing
classrooms with early childhood mental health professionals. Services are free to families and focus on
underserved communities in the Miami Valley.

Total Project Budget: $368,651.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Fred and Alice Wallace Charitable Fund, $4,00.00 (pending); Frank M. Tait Foundation, $25,000.00 (committed); PNC Foundation, $10,000.00 (committed); Community Foundation for Kettering, $4,200.00 (committed); Stouder Memorial Foundation, $10,000.00 (committed); Reynolds and Reynolds Associate Foundation, $1,000.00 (committed); G. William Hartzell Fund, $2,000.00 (committed); Iddings Foundation, $10,000.00 (committed); Mathile Family Foundation, $30,000.00 (committed); Kettering Family Philanthropies, $20,000.00 (committed); Springfield Foundation, $10,000.00 (committed)

Project Duration: Ongoing; Funding will be spent within grant period
Geographical Area Served: Western and Southwestern Ohio
Age Group To Be Served: 0-5 years

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Samantha
Contact Last Name: Panson
Contact Title: Annual Fund & Community Engagement Manager
Contact Phone: 937-528-6515
Contact Email: s.panson@gesmv.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: American Academy of Pediatrics CA Chapter 3
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: AAP-CA3
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 22212
City: San Diego
State: California
Postal Code: 92192
Main Phone: 8583614644
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.aapca3.org
Employer ID Number: 33-0782521
Organization Tax Status: 501 c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 2/3/2026
Requested Amount: $5,000

Project Title: Reach Out and Read San Diego (RORSD) – Children’s books for low-income clinics
Project Description:

AAP-CA3 works with 110 pediatric clinics across San Diego County to implement our “doctor prescribed” literacy program, Reach Out and Read San Diego, emphasizing talking, reading, and singing with babies starting at birth.

RORSD trains pediatricians, caring for underserved children, to share read aloud techniques, and we provide a new book during every well-child checkup from birth to age 5.

As a standard of care, our program pediatricians encourage and teach parents how to read aloud and engage with their infants, and toddlers every day. The parent-child book interaction promotes early literacy, bonding, and responsive parenting, helping to curb problem behaviors like aggression, and difficulty with attention.

Evidence shows that families participating in Reach Out and Read read together more frequently, parents are more likely to share books with their children and they report that reading is one of their child’s favorite activities. Families are more likely to own 10 or more children’s books. When children get to kindergarten they have better language, cognitive and social emotional skills, making them better prepared to learn and succeed in school.

Our biggest challenge is having enough book supply to keep up with our sites’ well child visits.

A $5,000 grant will purchase over 1,700 children’s books for our sites in most need. In 2025 our volunteer pediatricians distributed 186,104 books to 119,300 children. Each of these books was given to the child along with our message to parents about the importance of reading aloud with their child every day. These families will receive a book and reinforcement of our read aloud message 10 times before the age of 5!

Your grant will help fund the costs and investment of books and early reading aloud, starting at birth, supporting parents to be the first teachers of their young children. Any amount is helpful.

Total Project Budget: $486,877

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed: CJ Stafford and Dot Stafford Memorial Trust, Believe in Reading, San Diego Lions Welfare Foundation, Samuel H. French & Katherine Weaver French Fund, Henry L. Guenther Foundation, Bravo Foundation, Nordson Corporation Foundation, Dr. Seuss Foundation & San Diego Foundation, Price Philanthropies. Potential: Rhynard Family Foundation, Kiwanis La Jolla, Smart & Final Charitable Foundation, Hunter Industries Charitable Giving, Bessie Minor Swift Foundation, HealthEquity Community Foundation, SD County Board of Supervisors, Zable Foundation, CECO, Cushman. More applications in work.

Project Duration: 1/1/2027 to 6/30/2027
Geographical Area Served: All of San Diego County
Age Group To Be Served: Children – 0 to 5 years old

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Tara
Contact Last Name: Milbrand
Contact Title: Project Director, Reach Out and Read San Diego
Contact Phone: 8583614644
Contact Email: tmilbrand@aapca3.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Pediatric Oncology Support Team- POST
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 927 45th Street Suite 203
City: West Palm Beach
State: FL
Postal Code: 33407
Main Phone: 561-882-6336
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.postfl.org
Employer ID Number: 45-4769367
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: February 3, 2026
Requested Amount: $5,000

Project Title: Giving Hope Family Support Program
Project Description:

Children diagnosed with cancer face a host of emotions and fear of the unknown. It is an incredibly stressful time for these young patients as they prepare to fight for their life. Post’s Giving Hope Family Support Program is a comprehensive initiative providing free psychosocial services to children battling cancer. This program is designed to help these children navigate the overwhelming challenges of cancer, offering critical support to reduce fear, stress, and the risk of long-term trauma. The funds will be used to support the following services:

Our services include individual and family therapy, medical play, procedural support and survivorship support. These resources are tailored to each child’s unique needs, helping them find strength and hope during an incredibly difficult time. We are available 24/7 for our patients and are able to make hospital visits.

We use medical play and procedural support to help prepare children for medical and hospital experiences that can be scary and overwhelming. By giving children, the opportunity to become familiar with medical equipment such as needles, oxygen masks, and IV’s, it can reduce their anxiety before and during treatment. We use procedural support to help prepare them for hospital experiences and provide coping skills for both the child and the parent.
We also emphasize emotional and mental health support for children. We have licensed therapists and child life specialists who are available at any time to help them through the varied emotions they experience. We try to reduce the fear and stress that goes along with a cancer diagnosis. This includes support after treatment as it can take children quite some time to adjust to new daily routines and school re-entry. This focus is to ensure that these children succeed in post treatment and thrive in their daily life, reaching their maximum potential

Total Project Budget: $619,768

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Wycliffe Charities (Committed), Mary Alice Fortin Foundation (Potential), Sandy Hill Foundation (Potential), Leslie L. Alexander Foundation (Committed), Children’s Healthcare Charity (Committed)

Project Duration: 1 Year
Geographical Area Served: Palm Beach County
Age Group To Be Served: Birth to 21 years old

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Barbara
Contact Last Name: Abernathy
Contact Title: President &CEO
Contact Phone: 561-707-9663
Contact Email: babernathy@postfl.org