Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Sonoma Community Action Network
\nLegal Name (if Different): Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County
\nAlso Known As: Sonoma CAN
\nMailing Address: 2250 Northpoint Parkway
\nCity: Santa Rosa
\nState: California
\nPostal Code: 95407
\nMain Phone: 707-544-6911
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: https:\/\/www.sonomacan.org\/
\nEmployer ID Number: 94-1648949
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 3\/25\/2026
\nRequested Amount: 10000<\/p>\n
Project Title: Pasitos Playgroups
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
Sonoma CAN is a 501(c)(3) organization with over 60 years in the Sonoma County community and over 20 years of experience implementing the Pasitos program. Pasitos addresses the critical school readiness gap through a set curriculum and 16-18 weekly parent playgroup sessions.<\/p>\n
While 45% of white children in Sonoma county enter school ready to succeed, only 24% of Latino children meet the same benchmarks (READY Report 23-24). Current data shows a 23% proficiency gap in 3rd grade reading between Latino and White students statewide, emphasizing the critical need for early, culturally responsive intervention in Spanish-speaking households. It is also important to note the shifting demographics in that 25.1% of all kindergarteners entering Sonoma County schools list Spanish as their primary home language.<\/p>\n
This request of $10,000 will support the continuation of the program across 8 sites in Sonoma County. We utilize a two-generation or whole family approach to serve over 200 families annually, specifically focusing on children 2 \u00bd -4 who are not enrolled in a formal childcare or early learning center. The curriculum is provided in Spanish and covers; 1)Training parents as their child\u2019s first and most important teacher, 2) Education on child development, language -rich environments, and positive discipline and 3) Modeling behaviors like daily reading and establishing routines. Past program success shows that prior to participation, 29% of parents reported reading 5 or more times per week, and after participation, 73% read 5 or more times per week. <\/p>\n
Our programs are led by qualified professionals. Lead staff hold documented post-secondary units in Early Childhood Education and have completed foundational training in play-based learning to ensure high-quality, evidence based instruction. We maintain robust fiscal and data management systems and are uniquely positioned to manage the administrative and programmatic requirements of grant deliverables.\n<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: 408,000<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): First 5 Sonoma County, Santa Rosa City Schools<\/p>\n
Project Duration: September 2026 – June2027
\nGeographical Area Served: Sonoma County
\nAge Group To Be Served: 2.5 -4 year olds<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
\nContact First Name: Kathy
\nContact Last Name: Kane
\nContact Title: CEO
\nContact Phone: 707-544-6911
\nContact Email: kkane@sonomacan.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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