Grant Request Elm State Care
Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form
Organization Name: Elm State Care
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Cornerstone Counseling
Mailing Address: 966 S Main Street
City: Plantsville
State: CT
Postal Code: 06479
Main Phone: 860-736-5386
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.cornerstonecounselingct.com/
Employer ID Number: 39-4513598
Organization Tax Status: 509 (a) (2)
Proposal Information
Today’s Date: 2.17.2026
Requested Amount: 10,000
Project Title: Trauma-Informed School Staff Training for Enhanced Student Support
Project Description:
Elm State Care partners with local school districts to provide trauma-informed mental health support to children and adolescents. Many school staff—teachers, counselors, and support personnel—need additional training to recognize and respond effectively to students who have experienced trauma.
This project will deliver professional development sessions directly in schools, equipping staff with practical strategies to support students’ emotional regulation, engagement, and resilience. Staff will learn how to identify trauma-related behaviors, implement supportive interventions, and create a safe, predictable school environment that fosters student well-being.
By increasing staff capacity, the program will directly benefit students, improving academic, social, and emotional outcomes. Funding from this grant will cover training materials, facilitator fees, and on-site logistics, ensuring that all participating staff can attend without financial barriers.
This initiative builds on Elm State Care’s ongoing work in school districts and addresses a critical need identified by educators for targeted, trauma-informed professional development. Approximately 50 school staff members will participate, with the skills learned reaching over 200 students across participating schools.
Through this program, Elm State Care aims to strengthen the school environment, equip staff with evidence-based approaches, and promote long-term resilience for students impacted by adverse childhood experiences.
Total Project Budget: 12,500
Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): In-kind clinician time: Licensed mental-health clinicians donating their expertise to deliver PD sessions (valued at $2,000). • Office and administrative support: Use of Elm State Care’s existing office space, scheduling systems, and materials (valued at $500). Potential Sources: • Hermanowski Foundation Grant Request: $10,000 to cover facilitator fees, materials, logistics, and program coordination. • Other Philanthropic Support: Elm State Care may seek additional funding from local foundations or community sponsors to expand PD offerings or provide follow-up resources for schools.
Project Duration: 12 months
Geographical Area Served: Connecticut: Southington, Plainville, East Hartford School Districts
Age Group To Be Served: k-12
Contact Information
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Alexa
Contact Last Name: Ford
Contact Title: Grant Coordinator
Contact Phone: 8608771447
Contact Email: alexa@elmstatecare.com