Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: The Children’s Place at Home Safe, Inc. (dba HomeSafe
Legal Name (if Different): The Children’s Place at Home Safe, Inc.
Also Known As: HomeSafe
Mailing Address: 2840 Sixth Ave. South
City: Lake Worth
State: Florida
Postal Code: 33461
Main Phone: (561) 383-9800
Main Fax: (561) 383-9853
Organization Website: www.helphomesafe.org
Employer ID Number: 59-1935485
Organization Tax Status: Exempt – 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/28/2024
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Providing Hope and Healing to Traumatized Foster Youth
Project Description:

HomeSafe operates four residential group care campuses across Palm Beach County, offering a safe, structured, healing environment for 80-100 children, aged 6-17, annually who have endured traumatizing abuse, neglect, and abandonment. HomeSafe is one of just five specialized therapeutic group care agencies in the state, and we operate 44 out of the 98 available beds to serve the most vulnerable children within the foster care system. The kids in our care have been deprived of typical childhood experiences, leading to feelings of hopelessness and sadness. Additionally, their untreated trauma has manifested in severe psychological, behavioral, and emotional challenges, impacting social functioning.

Recognizing the profound impact of their traumatic experiences on their emotional well-being, HomeSafe emphasizes the importance of providing recreational, social, and educational opportunities to address the emotional and developmental deficits these children face. These experiences create typical childhood experiences for our kids, motivate positive behavior and academic focus, and empower our kids to apply learned skills in real-world settings. Most importantly, they allow our children to see a different view of life, changing their impressions about how they fit in to society and what the possibilities are for them.

HomeSafe creates an atmosphere that promotes hope, healing, and recovery, allowing our children to rediscover the joys, freedoms, and opportunities to simply be carefree and enjoy their youth. Whether it’s organizing group outings to museums, movies, or cultural events, or bringing the excitement to our campuses with bounce houses and arts and crafts activities, we create an environment where stress is alleviated, social bonds are formed with staff and peers, and a sense of community thrives. By breaking down barriers to healing and fostering a nurturing atmosphere of hope and resilience, we empower our kids to embrace happy, healthy, and fulfilling lives.

Total Project Budget: $165,903

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): The Hobbs Foundation, The Lattner Family Foundation, Mirasol Foundation, Boca West Children’s Foundation

Project Duration: 12 months
Geographical Area Served: Palm Beach County
Age Group To Be Served: Children and Teens (6-17 years)

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Lindsey
Contact Last Name: Kostura
Contact Title: Grant Writer
Contact Phone: (561) 383-9847
Contact Email: lindseykostura@helphomesafe.org