Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: South Florida Family C.A.R.E. Alliance
Legal Name (if Different): Family Promise of South Palm Beach County
Also Known As: Family Promise of Southeast Florida
Mailing Address: 352 NE 3rd Avenue
City: Delray Beach
State: Florida
Postal Code: 33444
Main Phone: 5612653370
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.southflfamilycarealliance.org/
Employer ID Number: 56-2656166
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 02/12/2026
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Youth C.A.R.E. Mental Wellness Initiative
Project Description:

We respectfully request support for a dedicated Youth C.A.R.E. Mental Wellness Initiative serving children and teens (ages 5–17) experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Palm Beach and Broward Counties.

As housing instability rises the emotional toll on youth is profound. Children facing sudden family disruption, economic hardship, food insecurity, and school instability experience significantly higher rates of anxiety, depression, trauma-related stress, and behavioral challenges. Toxic stress during these formative years can impair cognitive development, academic performance, and long-term well-being. Yet accessible, culturally responsive mental health services for this population remain limited.

Our Youth C.A.R.E. Initiative operates under our established C.A.R.E. (counseling, assessment, referrals, evaluation) behavioral health framework and serves children enrolled in our Pathway to Prosperity program, Prevention/Diversion services, and outreach network. The initiative provides trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate interventions designed to promote healing and resilience.

Core components include:
• Individual and group counseling led by licensed clinicians
• Weekly therapeutic support sessions focused on emotional regulation
• Mindfulness and coping-skills workshops
• Monthly caregiver workshops to reinforce coping strategies at home

Over a 12-month period, we will:
• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments for at least 40 youth
• Provide consistent behavioral health services to a minimum of 40 children
• Achieve reduced anxiety or emotional distress for 80% of participating youth (pre/post evaluations)
• See 85% of caregivers report improved emotional regulation and behavior

Nearly half of those we serve are children. By addressing mental health alongside housing stability, we ensure young people do not simply exit crisis—but gain the emotional tools needed to thrive.

Total Project Budget: 205, 400

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Baptist Health Boca Regional Hospital – Committed (South Palm Beach & North Broward only), Hobbs Foundation – Potential, Boca West – Potential

Project Duration: 12 months – However, program will be on-going.
Geographical Area Served: Palm Beach and Broward Counties
Age Group To Be Served: 5 – 17

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Kellie
Contact Last Name: Rentz-Bruneau
Contact Title: Grant Writer
Contact Phone: 9544616678
Contact Email: krentzbruneau@SouthFLFamilyCAREAlliance.org