Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Elm State Care
\nLegal Name (if Different):
\nAlso Known As: Cornerstone Counseling
\nMailing Address: 966 S Main Street
\nCity: Plantsville
\nState: CT
\nPostal Code: 06479
\nMain Phone: 860-736-5386
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: https:\/\/www.cornerstonecounselingct.com\/
\nEmployer ID Number: 39-4513598
\nOrganization Tax Status: 509 (a) (2) <\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 2.17.2026
\nRequested Amount: 10,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: Trauma-Informed School Staff Training for Enhanced Student Support
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
Elm State Care partners with local school districts to provide trauma-informed mental health support to children and adolescents. Many school staff\u2014teachers, counselors, and support personnel\u2014need additional training to recognize and respond effectively to students who have experienced trauma.<\/p>\n
This project will deliver professional development sessions directly in schools, equipping staff with practical strategies to support students\u2019 emotional regulation, engagement, and resilience. Staff will learn how to identify trauma-related behaviors, implement supportive interventions, and create a safe, predictable school environment that fosters student well-being.<\/p>\n
By increasing staff capacity, the program will directly benefit students, improving academic, social, and emotional outcomes. Funding from this grant will cover training materials, facilitator fees, and on-site logistics, ensuring that all participating staff can attend without financial barriers.<\/p>\n
This initiative builds on Elm State Care\u2019s ongoing work in school districts and addresses a critical need identified by educators for targeted, trauma-informed professional development. Approximately 50 school staff members will participate, with the skills learned reaching over 200 students across participating schools.<\/p>\n
Through this program, Elm State Care aims to strengthen the school environment, equip staff with evidence-based approaches, and promote long-term resilience for students impacted by adverse childhood experiences.<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: 12,500<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): \tIn-kind clinician time: Licensed mental-health clinicians donating their expertise to deliver PD sessions (valued at $2,000). \t\u2022\tOffice and administrative support: Use of Elm State Care\u2019s existing office space, scheduling systems, and materials (valued at $500). Potential Sources: \t\u2022\tHermanowski Foundation Grant Request: $10,000 to cover facilitator fees, materials, logistics, and program coordination. \t\u2022\tOther Philanthropic Support: Elm State Care may seek additional funding from local foundations or community sponsors to expand PD offerings or provide follow-up resources for schools.<\/p>\n
Project Duration: 12 months
\nGeographical Area Served: Connecticut: Southington, Plainville, East Hartford School Districts
\nAge Group To Be Served: k-12<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
\nContact First Name: Alexa
\nContact Last Name: Ford
\nContact Title: Grant Coordinator
\nContact Phone: 8608771447
\nContact Email: alexa@elmstatecare.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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