Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: The Friends of Foster Care
Legal Name (if Different): The Friends of Foster Care
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 999 Waterside Drive Suite 103
City: Norfolk
State: VA
Postal Code: 23510
Main Phone: 7022274187
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.friendsoffostercare.org
Employer ID Number: 1-2887214
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 2.20.2026
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: TFFC Tutoring Program: Bridging the Gap
Project Description:

The Friends of Foster Care respectfully requests support for our one-on-one tutoring program serving youth in foster care across Hampton Roads and Central Virginia. Youth in foster care face some of the nation’s poorest educational outcomes due to frequent school disruptions, trauma exposure, and limited access to individualized academic support. Nationally, only 58% of foster youth graduate from high school, and academic gaps often begin as early as elementary school. Without targeted intervention, these disparities compound over time and contribute to poor long-term outcomes.

TFFC addresses this urgent need by providing free, professional, in-home tutoring delivered by licensed and retired teachers. Students receive individualized academic support weekly while in foster care and for up to two years after exiting care; an especially vulnerable period when many services end but educational needs remain high. Our tutors provide support across all core subject areas from Pre-K through post-secondary levels, with instruction tailored to each student’s learning goals.

A distinguishing feature of the TFFC model is continuity. Because foster youth often experience placement changes, our tutors follow the child from home to home whenever possible, serving as a consistent academic anchor and trusted adult presence. This stability, combined with high-quality instruction, helps rebuild confidence and re-engage students in learning.

The program is rigorously monitored. Tutors submit detailed reports within 48 hours of each session, enabling TFFC staff and social workers to track progress, identify needs, and adjust supports in real time. Outcomes demonstrate strong success: among students receiving four or more sessions, 95% were promoted, 88% passed all tutored classes, and 100% of seniors graduated high school.
Grant funding will directly support tutor hours, program coordination, and instructional materials, ensuring foster youth most at risk of falling behind receive the sustained academic support they need to succeed.

Total Project Budget: $1,190,700.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): TFFC operates on a fully funded model utilizing foundation support, private donors, and corporate sponsors.

Project Duration: We operate the project year round
Geographical Area Served: Southeastern and Central VA
Age Group To Be Served: 5-26 years old

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
Contact First Name: Amanda
Contact Last Name: Pine
Contact Title: Development Director
Contact Phone: 703-625-7649
Contact Email: amanda.pine@friendsoffostercare.org