Grant Request His Ideas, Inc.
Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form
Organization Name: His Ideas, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Children First Foster Family Agency
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 950
City: Red Bluff
State: California
Postal Code: 96080
Main Phone: 530-528-2938
Main Fax: 530-528-8034
Organization Website: https://childrenfirstffa.com/
Employer ID Number: 91-2022127
Organization Tax Status: 501 (c) (3)
Proposal Information
Today’s Date: 8/11/26
Requested Amount: $10,000
Project Title: 18–21-Year-Old Support Services
Project Description:
Project Description
His Ideas, Inc. DBA Children First Foster Family Agency provides Transitional Housing Program + Foster Care NMD services to foster youth and non-minor dependents ages 18–21 throughout the Siskiyou, Shasta, Tehama, and Sutter/Yuba regions of rural Northern California. Across these service areas, we currently serve 94 clients.
The purpose of this project is to provide direct financial and practical assistance to young adults transitioning from foster care into greater independence. Many of the youth we serve enter adulthood without consistent family support or the financial resources needed to address unexpected expenses. In rural communities, limited transportation, housing availability, employment opportunities, and access to supportive resources can create additional barriers.
Grant funds will be used to assist youth with essential needs that support housing stability, education, employment, and successful independent living. These needs may include transportation and fuel assistance, work clothing and employment-related expenses, educational supplies, household and move-in essentials, identification documents, emergency basic needs, and independent-living resources.
Through individualized case management, our staff works closely with each young person to identify goals, address barriers, and strengthen skills related to employment, education, budgeting, housing, and daily living.
A $10,000 grant from the Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation would allow Children First Foster Family Agency to respond quickly when a relatively small financial need could otherwise interfere with a youth’s progress. This support will help young adults maintain stability, pursue their goals, and build the skills and confidence necessary for successful adulthood.
Total Project Budget: $10,000
Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed: California foster care and THP-NMD program funding and agency operating resources. Potential: Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation ($10,000) and potential charitable support from other sources.
Project Duration: 12 months
Geographical Area Served: Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama, Butte, Sutter/Yuba Counties
Age Group To Be Served: 18-21
Contact Information
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
Contact First Name: Julie
Contact Last Name: Spencer
Contact Title: Organizational Affairs Specialist/Event & Fundraising
Contact Phone: 530-528-2938
Contact Email: jspencer@childrenfirstffa.com