Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Sonoma Community Action Network
Legal Name (if Different): Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County
Also Known As: Sonoma CAN
Mailing Address: 2250 Northpoint Parkway
City: Santa Rosa
State: California
Postal Code: 95407
Main Phone: 707-544-6911
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.sonomacan.org/
Employer ID Number: 94-1648949
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/25/2026
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: Pasitos Playgroups
Project Description:

Sonoma CAN is a 501(c)(3) organization with over 60 years in the Sonoma County community and over 20 years of experience implementing the Pasitos program. Pasitos addresses the critical school readiness gap through a set curriculum and 16-18 weekly parent playgroup sessions.

While 45% of white children in Sonoma county enter school ready to succeed, only 24% of Latino children meet the same benchmarks (READY Report 23-24). Current data shows a 23% proficiency gap in 3rd grade reading between Latino and White students statewide, emphasizing the critical need for early, culturally responsive intervention in Spanish-speaking households. It is also important to note the shifting demographics in that 25.1% of all kindergarteners entering Sonoma County schools list Spanish as their primary home language.

This request of $10,000 will support the continuation of the program across 8 sites in Sonoma County. We utilize a two-generation or whole family approach to serve over 200 families annually, specifically focusing on children 2 ½ -4 who are not enrolled in a formal childcare or early learning center. The curriculum is provided in Spanish and covers; 1)Training parents as their child’s first and most important teacher, 2) Education on child development, language -rich environments, and positive discipline and 3) Modeling behaviors like daily reading and establishing routines. Past program success shows that prior to participation, 29% of parents reported reading 5 or more times per week, and after participation, 73% read 5 or more times per week.

Our programs are led by qualified professionals. Lead staff hold documented post-secondary units in Early Childhood Education and have completed foundational training in play-based learning to ensure high-quality, evidence based instruction. We maintain robust fiscal and data management systems and are uniquely positioned to manage the administrative and programmatic requirements of grant deliverables.

Total Project Budget: 408,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): First 5 Sonoma County, Santa Rosa City Schools

Project Duration: September 2026 – June2027
Geographical Area Served: Sonoma County
Age Group To Be Served: 2.5 -4 year olds

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Kathy
Contact Last Name: Kane
Contact Title: CEO
Contact Phone: 707-544-6911
Contact Email: kkane@sonomacan.org