Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Nurturing Little Seeds Family Resource Center
\nLegal Name (if Different):
\nAlso Known As:
\nMailing Address: 1500 Handschke Dr
\nCity: New London
\nState: Wisconsin
\nPostal Code: 54961
\nMain Phone:
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/NurturingLittleSeeds
\nEmployer ID Number: 39-4730788
\nOrganization Tax Status: applied for 501c3 status<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 12\/28\/2025
\nRequested Amount: $10000<\/p>\n
Project Title: Nurturing Little Seeds Family Resource Center
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
Nurturing Little Seeds Family Resource Center (FRC) is a startup initiative dedicated to supporting families in Waupaca County by providing accessible, high-quality resources, programs, and services that promote healthy child development, family well-being, and community engagement. Our mission is to create a welcoming, inclusive space where families\u2014regardless of background or income\u2014can access educational opportunities, social support, and hands-on learning experiences.<\/p>\n
The FRC will focus on early childhood development, literacy, and school readiness while offering programs that strengthen family bonds, improve parenting skills, and enhance social-emotional learning. Key initiatives will include parent-child workshops, literacy and STEM-focused activities, developmental screenings, caregiver support groups, and community events that connect families with local resources. Special attention will be given to underserved populations, including families who are homeschooling, families with limited access to early learning programs, and those facing economic or social barriers.<\/p>\n
Nurturing Little Seeds will operate according to the Wisconsin Family Resource Center Best Practice Guidelines, ensuring consistency and quality across all programming. Our approach emphasizes family-centered services, culturally responsive practices, and data-informed decision-making. By integrating protective factors such as parental resilience, social connections, and access to concrete support, we aim to empower families to thrive and children to reach their full potential.<\/p>\n
Sustainability is a central focus. In addition to initial grant funding, the FRC will pursue community partnerships, local fundraising, and collaborative initiatives with schools, healthcare providers, and local businesses to ensure long-term viability.<\/p>\n
By providing a centralized hub of support, Nurturing Little Seeds Family Resource Center seeks to strengthen the foundation for family well-being, enhance early learning outcomes, and cultivate a connected, resilient, and thriving community. This project represents an essential step toward addressing gaps in family services within Waupaca County, creating opportunities for lasting positive impact for generations to come.<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: $624000<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Marilynn W. Taylor\/Wohlt Cheese Fund $10000, Private donation $5000<\/p>\n
Project Duration: November 2026 – December 2027
\nGeographical Area Served: Waupaca County Wisconsin
\nAge Group To Be Served: Birth through age 8 and their families<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
\nContact First Name: Sara
\nContact Last Name: Fink
\nContact Title: Director
\nContact Phone: 715-258-9661
\nContact Email: nurturinglittleseeds@gmail.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form Organization Name: Nurturing Little Seeds Family Resource Center Legal Name (if Different): Also Known As: Mailing Address: 1500 Handschke Dr City: New London State: Wisconsin Postal Code: 54961 Main Phone: Main Fax: Organization Website: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/NurturingLittleSeeds Employer ID Number: 39-4730788 Organization Tax Status: applied for 501c3 status Proposal Information Today’s […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8766","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-grants"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/hermanowskifoundation.org\/members\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8766","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/hermanowskifoundation.org\/members\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/hermanowskifoundation.org\/members\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/hermanowskifoundation.org\/members\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/hermanowskifoundation.org\/members\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=8766"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/hermanowskifoundation.org\/members\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8766\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8767,"href":"http:\/\/hermanowskifoundation.org\/members\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8766\/revisions\/8767"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/hermanowskifoundation.org\/members\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=8766"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/hermanowskifoundation.org\/members\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=8766"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/hermanowskifoundation.org\/members\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=8766"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}