Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Young Women’s Christian Association
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: YWCA San Antonio
Mailing Address: 503 Castroville Road
City: San Antonio
State: Texas
Postal Code: 78337
Main Phone: 210-433-9922
Main Fax: 210-433-9261
Organization Website: www.ywcasa.org
Employer ID Number: 74-1143135
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3 Private Non-profit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/21/2024
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Early Childhood Care and Education: Preparing Disadvantaged Children to Succeed in School and Life
Project Description:

Funds will support YWCA San Antonio’s Early Childhood Education (ECE) programming, preparing children ages 0-5 to enter Kindergarten developmentally on track, ready to succeed in school with required academic and social-emotional skills.

The goal is to 1) Close the achievement gap for children from families with low-incomes and 2) Allow parents to engage in education and/or employment. Access to high-quality ECE is a critical workforce need, especially for families of color experiencing poverty.

The overall goal is for children, aged 0-5 years, especially those who are disadvantaged due to disparities based on race and income, are developmentally on track and have the academic and social-emotional tools to succeed once they reach kindergarten (are “Kinder-ready”).

Outcomes:

Number and percent of children 0-5 that are meeting appropriate age development milestones

Number and percent of children 4-5 exiting “Kinder-ready:”

Assessment will reveal that:
1) After 12 months of participation in the program, 85% of children 0-5 will score at or above of age-appropriate developmental skills in the five domains.*

*Five Essential Domains are: Physical health/well-being; Social knowledge/ competence; Emotional health/maturity; Language/cognitive development, and General knowledge/communication skills.

2) After 12 months of participation in the program, 90% of children 4-5 will be assessed as being “Kinder-Ready.”

• Criteria for success are that at least 85% of all children enrolled meet their developmental goals within each of the Five Essential Domains*.
• Measurement of outcomes and results: Teacher-child interaction will be assessed using the CLASS (Classroom Assessment Scoring System) tool, which is designed to improve teaching and learning. Children will be initially assessed using the ASQ (Ages & Stages Questionnaire) tool, and quarterly thereafter using TS GOLD (Teaching Strategies GOLD).

Total Project Budget: $1,851,008

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): City of San Antonio: $170,000; State of Texas CC: $325,000; State of Texas Grant: $200,000; Najim Foundation: $25,000; Greehey Foundation: $15,000; HEB Foundation: $25,000; Hearst Foundation: $125,000; United Way: $497,122; Program Income: $100,000; Other Grants: $16,000; Contributed Rent/Released from Restriction: 297,604; Special Events: $11,682

Project Duration: 12 months
Geographical Area Served: San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
Age Group To Be Served: Children ages 0-5 and their parents

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Francesca
Contact Last Name: Rattray
Contact Title: CEO
Contact Phone: 210-433-9922
Contact Email: frattray@ywcasa.org