Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Children’s Health Foundation (CHF)
Legal Name (if Different): Children’s Medical Research, Inc.
Also Known As: Children’s Health Foundation
Mailing Address: 1001 NW 63rd St., Ste. 210
City: Oklahoma City
State: OK
Postal Code: 73116
Main Phone: 4054374437
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.chfkids.com/
Employer ID Number: 73-1200262
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/27/25
Requested Amount: 5000

Project Title: Sooner SUCCESS; Empowering Children with Disabilities and their Families in Oklahoma
Project Description:

According to the 2022 National Survey of Children’s Health, 29.4% of Oklahoma children ages 3 – 17 have one or more mental, emotional, developmental, or behavioral problems, in a state with a severe shortage of providers and programs (Health Minds Policy Initiative, 2025). Sooner SUCCESS is a Child Study Center program in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma supporting children and youth with special needs and their families by coordinating health, social, and educational services in the communities in which they live. Staff identify resources, provide referrals, and implement programs, collaborating with community organizations to identify gaps in essential services and creating or modifying existing programs to fill them.

Sooner SUCCESS serves all Oklahoma children and youth with disabilities and their families by:

• Identifying services, determining eligibility, and explaining available programs
• Assisting with referrals to providers of care
• Exploring respite options for caregivers
• Connecting them to community activities for individuals with special needs and their families
• Assisting with transition of care services
• Operating programs that benefit the entire family of a person with disabilities
• Helping families navigate educational services
• Advocating for children and youth with disabilities

“One of the biggest impacts to our whole family was seeing that he will be able to do other activities without having his parents to look after him. It gave us great hope and assurance that there are people out there that will love on your children, treat them just as their own, and that have the patience and empathy for families going through these situations raising children with special needs.”

“This is the 1st time I have been able to get respite. I hope this continues for my child’s sake."

"Please continue these camps and respite. There is a huge need in our community!”

-Parents of children with special needs attending a Sooner SUCCESS program

Total Project Budget: 2,251,806

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): OK Dept. of Human Services, Maternal & Child Health Bureau Title V; University Hospitals Authority & Trust; OK State Dept. of Education; OK Dept. of Human Services Aging Services; Developmental Disability Council of OK

Project Duration: Ongoing
Geographical Area Served: Oklahoma
Age Group To Be Served: Birth to 21

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Mary
Contact Last Name: Noelker
Contact Title: Grants Specialist
Contact Phone: 405-437-4437
Contact Email: mary-noelker@chfkids.com