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: 03/05/2026
Requested Amount: 10,000

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

South Florida Family C.A.R.E. Alliance respectfully requests $10,000 to sustain and grow our year-round 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.

Research consistently shows that children experiencing housing instability face significantly higher rates of anxiety, depression, trauma-related stress, behavioral challenges, and developmental delays. The instability of frequent moves, overcrowded living conditions, food insecurity, and sudden family disruption creates toxic stress that impacts brain development, emotional regulation, and executive functioning. These effects directly impair academic performance, school attendance, concentration, peer relationships, and long-term educational attainment. Without intervention, the trauma of homelessness can create long-term educational and health disparities.

Our Pathway to Prosperity stabilization program ensures families achieve housing and financial stability within 90–120 days. However, stabilization alone is not enough.

Youth C.A.R.E. addresses the emotional and psychological toll of homelessness through:
• Individual and group counseling led by licensed clinicians
• Trauma-informed therapeutic support focused on emotional regulation
• Mindfulness and coping-skills development
• Caregiver workshops to reinforce stability at home
• Ongoing assessment and evaluation under our C.A.R.E. framework (Counseling, Assessment, Referrals, Evaluation)

Funding will directly support clinician time, therapeutic materials, assessment tools, and caregiver engagement.

By addressing children’s mental health alongside housing stabilization, we ensure youth do not simply exit homelessness—but regain the emotional foundation necessary to succeed in school and thrive long term.

Total Project Budget: 229, 240

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

Project Duration: 12 months – Program is 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