Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Better Together
Legal Name (if Different): Better Together Strengthening Families
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 15275 Collier Blvd. Suite 201-284
City: Naples
State: FL
Postal Code: 34119
Main Phone: 239-470-2733
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://bettertogetherus.org/
Employer ID Number: 47-5591391
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/25/2024
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: Better Families
Project Description:

Better Together’s mission is to reduce the number of kids entering government foster care by providing comprehensive support and services to vulnerable families in need, promoting stability, well-being, and family preservation. Rather than being placed in the foster care system, Better Families works with parents in crisis to provide an alternative solution, tailored to their unique needs. Children are cared for by screened, background checked and trained volunteer host families. This unique approach provides stability during tumultuous times by allowing children to remain in their schools and activities, stay connected with their parents, and ultimately minimizes disruptions in their lives. The program operates on a preventative model, tackling the root causes of child neglect by offering immediate support including the provision of basic needs and a customized path to self-sufficiency. Our Family Care Coordinators work closely with volunteer host families who welcome children ages 0-17 into their homes while Better Together staff simultaneously mentor parents to address critical issues such as finding employment, housing, or seeking treatment. Remarkably, the average stay for a child in our program is only 45 days, a stark contrast to the 596 days averaged in government foster care. Since our inception, we have served over 9,000 children throughout Florida and reunited 96% of the families served, making substantial strides in creating positive, lasting change. Through our unwavering commitment, we aim to create positive, lasting change in the lives of families, breaking the cycle of dependence on government services and fostering self-sufficiency. Better Together respectfully requests $10,000 to help support our Better Families program throughout Central East Florida. This funding will help us strengthen and expand our services to meet the needs of families in crisis.

Total Project Budget: $1,084,298

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Wilson Sheehan Foundation – $50,000 – Committed, Triad Foundation – $100,000 – Committed

Project Duration: Ongoing
Geographical Area Served: Florida
Age Group To Be Served: Children ages 0-17

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Lora
Contact Last Name: Bostick
Contact Title: Development Director
Contact Phone: (304) 886-2776
Contact Email: grants@bettertogetherus.org