Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: ReadyKids
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: formerly Children, Youth and Family Services
Mailing Address: 1000 E. High Street
City: Charlottesville
State: VA
Postal Code: 22902
Main Phone: 434-296-4118
Main Fax: 434-295-2638
Organization Website: www.readykidscville.org
Employer ID Number: 54-0546000
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 31, 2023
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Inside Out Counseling
Project Description:

Since 2002, InsideOut has offered an immediate response to the treatment needs of children (ages 2-18) who have been abused, neglected and/or exposed to domestic violence in Charlottesville and the five surrounding counties. The ReadyKids InsideOut program is the only program providing evidence-based trauma counseling and supports at no charge to families in the Charlottesville area. In FY22, InsideOut served 243 primary victims and 185 secondary victims.
The high-level outcomes of the program include:
● Children are socially/emotionally healthy and relate well to others.
● Children experience positive parent/child and family interactions.
● Children receiving services through the Inside Out program are not re-victimized.

To achieve these outcomes, the program completes the following activities:
● Trauma Counselors provide counseling services to children and families who have been victims of crime and/or trauma in Charlottesville and the surrounding counties. These services are provided using evidence-based treatment strategies, such as Trauma Focus Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), as well as play and art therapy techniques.
● Trauma Counselors complete an extensive intake assessment and individualized treatment plan. Each client is evaluated using the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) Assessment and/or the Trauma Symptom Checklist for Children evidence-based tools, during the beginning phase of treatment and again at discharge.
● Trauma Counselors consult and collaborate with community organizations and other service providers, including social workers and case managers from DSS, school staff, and medical providers, to promote trauma-informed care within our community and coordination of care for ReadyKids clients.
● Counselors offer psychoeducational support and resources to caregivers of child victims through a Trauma Informed Parenting Group and through collaboration with caregivers of children participating in therapy.

Total Project Budget: $886,017

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): InsideOut has traditionally been funded through Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Victims Fund and The Victims of Crime Act Grant with additional community support from the City of Charlottesville, County of Albemarle, and County of Louisa. InsideOut also receives critical financial support from private contributions and foundations, including The Manning Family Foundation, The Wardle Family Foundation, and the Virginia Healthcare Foundation. All available resources will be pursued to continue this project beyond the grant period. Past support from the Charles and Joan Hermanowski Foundation has been critical to these efforts.

Project Duration: Ongoing
Geographical Area Served: Charlottesville and the five surrounding counties
Age Group To Be Served: 2-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Diana
Contact Last Name: Cole Connolly
Contact Title: Director of Philanthropy
Contact Phone: 434-296-4118 x265
Contact Email: dconnolly@readykidscville.org