Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Seton Youth Services
Legal Name (if Different): Mother Seton House Inc
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 101 N. Lynnhaven Road, Suite 101
City: Virginia Beach
State: VA
Postal Code: 23452
Main Phone: 757-963-5795
Main Fax: 757-963-5852
Organization Website: www.setonyouthservices.org
Employer ID Number: 54-1250483
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/12/2026
Requested Amount: $7,500

Project Title: Seton’s Critical Services
Project Description:

With a mission to provide a safe haven, counseling and outreach services, 24 hours per day without charge, to assist youth in crisis throughout Hampton Roads, with the goal of reuniting families, Seton Youth Services is essential to transforming the lives of youth and their families. Seton staff are assisting youth with lived experience of abuse, victimization, human trafficking or exploitation, medical conditions, and family homelessness making them more likely to become involved with juvenile justice or child welfare Systems. In the worst-case scenario, Seton’s services protect vulnerable youth from being victimized, exploited or forced into prostitution, or turning to violence, gang affiliation and crime to survive.

Seton provides Emergency Shelter services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for youth ages 9 to 18. Three nutritious daily meals are prepared on site, and residents receive needed clothing and supplies free of charge. At shelter intake, youth undergo an assessment and receive initial counseling. The initial assessment forms the basis for case management activities and counseling moving forward. Seton Case Managers direct weekly individual, group and family counseling sessions. Family sessions focus on maintaining the close bond between parent and child.

Youth work toward specific agreed upon outcomes including improved relationships with family, healthy ways to deal with anger, and a return home or to a safe appropriate placement. Case Managers also connect residents with community resources. The School Liaison ensures residents are enrolled in the appropriate school, educational needs are communicated, records are transferred if needed and transportation is in place. Seton shelters operate 24 hours per day with morning, evening, and overnight Residential Counselors overseeing the residents’ care. A consulting psychologist is available as needed. Shelter stays are typically up to 21 days, but residents can remain longer of needed for a successful resolution.

Total Project Budget: $873,281

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed revenues to date include: Private Foundation, $62,500 The Blocker Foundation: $50,000 Capital Group: $25,000 Thrift Store USA, $125,000 Seton’s Silks & Irons’ Kentucky Derby Celebration Event, $30,000 Virginia Beach Community Organization Grant $30,000 Virginia Housing Homeless Assistance Grant, $20,000 Hampton Roads Community Foundation, $15,000 Norfolk Southern $15,000 Langley Federal Credit Union Foundation, $10,000 Miscellaneous donor awards $9,550 Papa John’s $3,500 Priority Automotive Charities, $10,000 Health and Human Services RHY Federal Grant Program (Boys’ Shelter) $250,000 Health and Human Services RHY Grant Program (Girls’ Shelter) $250,000 Pending sources include: Southeast Virginia Community Foundation, $10,000 SpartanNash Foundation, $4,000 Union Home Mortgage Foundation, $5,000 Hampton Roads Community Foundation, $16,198 Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation, $10,000 Gwathmey Memorial Trust, $25,000 AE Foundation, $10,000

Project Duration: 7/1/2026-6/30/2027
Geographical Area Served: Hampton Roads, Virginia including the cities of Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth and surrounding areas. Seton will occasionally serve youth from out of state as well.
Age Group To Be Served: 9-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Jennifer
Contact Last Name: Sieracki
Contact Title: Chief Executive Officer
Contact Phone: 757-963-5795 ext 105
Contact Email: jsieracki@setonyouthservices.org