Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Children First, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different): Children First, Inc.
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: Children First, Inc.
City: Grand Prairie
State: Texas
Postal Code: 75053-2147
Main Phone: 972.264.0604
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.childrenfirstinc.org
Employer ID Number: 75-2100237
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 1-15-2024
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: General Counseling Program
Project Description:

Children First provides HOPE and HEALING through counseling and education for all ages, emphasizing the prevention of and recovery from physical and emotional abuse. This year is the 45th year of Children First, Inc operations.
Our General Counseling Program serves individuals, couples, and families and provides one-on-one therapy services to over 500 clients each year to provide emotional growth, healing, and recovery to strengthen survivors and provide safer environments. We serve hundreds more each year through referrals, group therapies, community outreach programs and public speaking engagements.

Therapy sessions in the following areas are offered once a week for 50 minutes:
• Individual counseling
• Family counseling
• Play therapy
• Couples counseling
• Skills Training and Development

Treatment varies by age and need.

We are one of only a few agencies in North Texas to provide low or no cost Play Therapy services to children from low income households. Through Play Therapy, the healing process can begin as early as age 3.

Total Project Budget: $534,593

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Children First is an independent nonprofit organization that seeks funds from events, foundations, corporations and individuals. Fundraising efforts are year-round, including North Texas Giving Day. We receive consistent support from United Way, Dallas Children’s Charities, the Philip T. Bee Charitable Trust and others. We are also supported by the Victims of Crime Act Grant, and a Community Development Block Grant. We host two fundraising events each year, “Golfun” our golf tournament held each June and Little Lunch of Hope every October. 2023 Grants Received: The Rees-Jones Foundation general counseling 25000 Rees-Jones Foundation The Perot Foundation – funded by Mrs. Perot Counseling and Domestic Violence Prevention Services 25000 Hillcrest Foundation capital 100000 Harold Simmons Foundation operating & Capital 15000 Theodore and Beulah Beasley Foundation General Counseling 8000 James Avery General Counseling 10000 Latina Circle TWF General Counseling for Hispanic girls 3500 Stephen and Mary Birch Foundation, Inc. Counseling Services 25000

Project Duration: Services are ongoing. Funds would be used within 12 mos. from award date.
Geographical Area Served: Dallas and Tarrant Counties
Age Group To Be Served: 3-21 years

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Lynn
Contact Last Name: McGinley
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 214-202-6708
Contact Email: lynn@childrenfirstinc.org