Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Vanessa Behan
\nLegal Name (if Different): Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery
\nAlso Known As:
\nMailing Address: 2230 E Sprague Ave
\nCity: Spokane
\nState: Washington
\nPostal Code: 99202
\nMain Phone: 509.598.7490
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: https:\/\/www.vanessabehan.org\/
\nEmployer ID Number: 91-1196575
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: Monday, March 31, 2025
\nRequested Amount: $10,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: Emergency Respite Care
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
Vanessa Behan provides a safe haven for children from birth to 12 years old for up to 72 hours when families are overwhelmed or experiencing crisis. We seek funding to sustain this critical safety net for vulnerable families. <\/p>\n
Our organization honors Vanessa Behan, a 2-year-old Spokane girl who died from child abuse injuries. As one of the few licensed crisis nurseries in Washington State, we are focused on preventing what happened to Vanessa from ever happening again. <\/p>\n
Over 90% of the families we serve experience poverty, 56% of care requests come from single-parent households, and 21% of families are unhoused or in transitional housing. Research shows when family stress exceeds coping capacity, it can lead to child abuse and neglect. Prolonged stress becomes toxic, interfering with brain development and affecting a child\u2019s long-term wellbeing. <\/p>\n
We come alongside caregivers during moments of stress and crisis, providing respite so they never parent in ways they don\u2019t want to. While children are in our care, we provide a supportive environment that promotes healthy child development, social-emotional learning, and school-readiness. Harvard University reports that 90% of brain development occurs before the age of 5, demonstrating the power of early intervention to change trajectories for vulnerable children. <\/p>\n
In 2024, we provided 86,100 hours of safe care across 7,241 child visits. We currently turn away 36% of care requests due to staffing limitations, and this funding will help us expand our budget to meet this critical gap. <\/p>\n
At Vanessa Behan, we are planting seeds of resilience that grow with children, empowering them to navigate life\u2019s challenges with strength. Though we may not witness every outcome, we trust in the transformative potential of early intervention\u2014each moment of care and connection is an opportunity for a brighter future.<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: $2,388,736<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Vanessa Behan is grateful for the generous support of individuals, businesses, foundations, financial institutions, and partners who support our mission of keeping kids safe and strengthening families. The top 5 sources of funding are: $609,823 from a private individual; $150,000 from Greater Spokane Golf; $100,000 from Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation; $100,000 from a private individual; $100,000 from a private individual <\/p>\n
Project Duration: January 2026 – December 2026
\nGeographical Area Served: Inland Northwest
\nAge Group To Be Served: Children between the ages of birth and 12 years old.<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
\nContact First Name: Karlee
\nContact Last Name: Ludwig
\nContact Title: Grants & Stewardship Coordinator
\nContact Phone: 509.340.0486
\nContact Email: karlee.ludwig@vanessabehan.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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