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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSan Luis Obispo Child Development Resource Center HSG 2024-25 ApplicationHuman Services Grant Application 2024-25 Application Questions Part 1 Basic Information 1. Organization Name * San Luis Obispo Child Development Resource Center 2. Fiscal Agent (if different than above)* San Luis Obispo Child Development Resource Center 3. Project/Program Name * Child and Family Play Therapy Program 4. Requested Amount * $10,000 5. Name of Person Completing Application * Michelle Holm 6. Name of Person for Grant Communication and Contract for Grant Cycle (if different from above)* same 7. Organization Mailing Address * 1720 Bishop Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 8. Phone * 805-544-0801 9. Email * Michelle@ChildrensResource.org Part 2 Organizational Information 1. Purpose/Mission Statement * The Child Development Resource Center’s mission is to provide therapeutic early childhood education and mental health programs that focus on protecting children through our commitment to heal, support, and strengthen families within San Luis Obispo County for the prevention and treatment of child abuse in all of its forms. 2. Briefly describe your organization’s purpose, vision, primary activities, and operating structures * The San Luis Obispo Child Development Resource Center (CDRC) has served San Luis Obispo County's most vulnerable families for 53 years. Our vision is to make San Luis Obispo County a better place by ensuring the children and families we serve are successful and flourish in life. Founded in 1971, CDRC has served thousands of clients providing therapeutic early childhood education and mental health services to strengthen families throughout San Luis Obispo County. Our students often suffer from the effects of poverty, homelessness, domestic violence, child abuse, parental addiction, mental health disorders, and developmental delays. By assessing children early and providing developmental, nutritional, and therapeutic interventions, children have a much higher chance of success and long-term growth in the regular school environment. Our Early Education Program is divided into four classrooms: two toddler rooms, a preschool room, and a prekindergarten room. The teaching staff implement Frog Street Curriculum a comprehensive, research-based, bilingual curriculum featuring a strong social-emotional component. All classrooms provide regular assessments and focus on school readiness as children prepare to enter kindergarten. Our Nutrition Program prepares fresh meals onsite, providing 80% of a child's daily nutritional requirements, which include breakfast, lunch, and a nutritious snack. In our Child and Family Play Therapy Program, CDRC aids parents and children in healing, acquiring coping skills, and fostering overall development. Our staff collaborates directly with families to devise strategies for conflict resolution, nurture healthy relationships, and bolster academic growth. Integrating mental health services with personalized therapeutic case plans establishes structure and continuity in the child's natural environment. These plans address behavioral concerns, assess developmental milestones, and introduce interventions to enhance home and school outcomes. Our program is centered on meeting the immediate needs of the children and families we support, delivering services following the SAFE model outlined by the Children's Service Networks. This approach ensures effectiveness and quality, in coordination with the guidelines set forth by the California Department of Education's Child Development Program Title V, California Code of Regulations. CDRC has earned special commendations as an exemplary early prevention and intervention program from the California State Department of Education for our unique "wrap around" child development/mental health and family services, and for outstanding community support and involvement in the program. For the last four years, we have also been awarded “Best in SLO” for childcare. The CDRC staff is overseen by the Executive Director, Program Director, Program Manager, and Clinical Supervisor. Our Board of Directors offers financial management, establishes administrative and program policies, aids with fundraising efforts, and supervises the Executive Director. With a licensed capacity for 83 children, the center operates year-round, Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 3. Name of Executive Director * Michelle Holm 4. Name of Board President or Chair * Michael Passarelli 5. Number of paid staff (full or part-time)* 27 6. Number of volunteers * 12 7. Describe the community(ies) your organization supports * CDRC serves a high-needs demographic, families facing various traumatic circumstances, such as homelessness, foster care placement, domestic violence, child abuse, parental addiction, prenatal addiction, mental health disorders, or poverty. Among enrolled children, 70% are Hispanic, 20% are Caucasian, and 10% are African American, with 36 students having limited English proficiency, 14 requiring special needs support, and 43 diagnosed with mental health conditions. Most children are deemed "at risk" due to abuse or neglect, qualifying all for free or reduced childcare based on income or referrals. Notably, 82% of our clientele reside in San Luis Obispo city. 8. Approximate Annual Budget * $1,900,000 9. Major Sources of Funding * CDRC holds contracts with the California Department of Education and the California Department of Social Services for our early education and nutrition programs. Funding for the therapy program comes from grants, donations, and contracts. Grant sources include the County of San Luis Obispo, the Community Foundation of San Luis Obispo, the In-N-Out Burger Foundation, and the Central Coast Funds for Children. Part 3 Project/Program Information 14. In the table below include a minimum of four (4) metrics or performance outcomes that relate to the implementation/success of the project. Examples include: # of SLO City residents served, # of referrals provided to individuals seeking social services. Methods of Evaluation Indicators of Success / Measurable Outcomes Client Data Base & Family Files 50 referrals provided to families seeking social services Client Data Base/Therapist Intake Notes 140 SLO City Residents received free therapy services Child Development Assessment & Parent Survey 80% of students show improved ratings on Developmental Assessments Client Data Base/Therapist Exit Notes 85% of clients graduate out of the need for services 1. Please provide an executive summary of proposed project/program * Since 1971, the San Luis Obispo Child Development Resource Center (CDRC) has provided therapeutic early education and mental health services to strengthen families within San Luis Obispo County. Serving a vulnerable population, most families qualify for subsidized childcare and nutrition services. Our Child and Family Therapy Program delivers tailored interventions grounded in evidence-based practices, fostering familial involvement and resilience. Continuous outcome evaluation ensures effective intervention adaptation. The research underscores early childhood education's critical role, particularly for trauma-affected children. CDRC's Therapeutic Early Education Program offers mental health services and tailored case plans, significantly improving success rates and reducing reliance on future interventions. We seek funding to support our therapy team in providing additional counseling and rehabilitation services. The requested $10,000 will fund 325 therapy hours and 8 hours of professional development, focusing on cultural competencies. Grant funds will expand services, accommodating 20 additional therapy clients annually, enhancing support for underserved populations, and advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in San Luis Obispo. We provide therapy services without charge, aiming to remove financial barriers hindering access to care. 2. Total Project Cost?* $185,000.00 3. Requested Project Amount * $10,000.00 4. Please provide a detailed description of proposed project/program * CDRC's Child & Family Play Therapy Program is designed to provide services supporting the well-being and development of children and families. In addition to mental health services like play therapy and individual rehabilitation, our inclusive, therapeutic early childhood education program focuses on building social-emotional and physical coping skills through a team approach that involves parents, teachers, and children. OFamilye and family play therapy sessions are conducted by skilled therapists who work with children and their parents to develop healthy family relationships and teach them skills to advocate for themselves and their children. These sessions are designed to help children process and cope with challenging experiences, such as homelessness, domestic violence, or poverty, which can have a lasting impact on their social-emotional development. We also have a Rehabilitation Specialist who works with children in the classroom to reinforce therapeutic goals and model appropriate behaviors during independent, group, and parallel play. This approach builds children's confidence and self-esteem and helps them develop the skills they need to succeed in school and beyond. To ensure that children are making progress, we conduct developmental evaluations twice a year and provide targeted support where needed. Our case management and resource support services are available to families who need additional assistance during challenging times. Our program has an 85% demonstrated success rate, which means that our programs help families circumvent the use of further services. We are committed to providing comprehensive and holistic support to children and families in our community, and we believe that our programs can make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve. 5. Describe the community/population the project/program will support.* CDRC has provided early education and mental health services for 53 years here in San Luis Obispo. The children and families we serve are considered at risk and in need of support: single parents, those affected by drug abuse, pre-natal addiction, domestic violence, child abuse, homelessness, poverty, sexual abuse, and more. CDRC is the only early childhood education and play therapy program in San Luis Obispo County specializing in play-based treatment services, therapeutic parental instruction, abuse prevention, and support for at-risk children who have trauma and substance abuse-related behavioral, emotional and developmental delays. Play therapy strengthens parent-child attachment and the family's coping skills. No other local agency provides these services in one location and offers long-term support services that refer children/families for support, tools, and resources to function/thrive in other academic settings beyond our early education programs. 6. The HRC has identified homeless prevention including affordable and alternative housing, supportive services, and transitional housing as the main funding priority. Does your grant request meet this funding priority?* Yes No 7. Which other priority of the non-ranked HRC funding priorities does your request support? Please check the appropriate boxes:* Hunger and malnutrition prevention Supportive physical and mental health services for those in need Services for seniors and/or people with disabilities in need Supportive and developmental services for children and youth in need Services encouraging diversity, equity, and inclusivity in marginalized communities 8. Provide timeline for project * Our Child and Family Play Therapy Program operates continuously, with children and families receiving services as required and requested. Upon intake and at regular intervals, children undergo assessments to gauge medical necessity and track progress toward established goals, informing adjustments to treatment plans. With this grant, CDRC aims to enhance the scope of our Therapy Program. Due to consistently high demand, we maintain a waiting list of clients, prompting our initiative to extend services to more individuals and broaden the offerings to families. We have already recruited the necessary staff to accommodate additional clients and are prepared to expand our services accordingly. 9. Identify any partnerships/collaborations that are supporting this project/program and their roles * From a therapy perspective, we know that strong families are resilient families. CDRC’s goal is for children to leave our program physically, academically, and socially/emotionally ready for kindergarten and beyond. For families, we want to ensure that they have the parenting tools, coping skills, and resiliency necessary to contribute to our community while safely and successfully parenting young children. CDRC works closely with many related organizations. we collaborate with County Behavioral Health, Social Services, 40 Prado and ECHO Homeless Shelters, RISE, SLO Child Abuse Prevention Council, Stand Strong formerly the Women's Shelter Program of SLO County, Martha's Place, the County Office of Education Special Education, Tri-Counties Regional Center and the San Luis Obispo Child Care Planning Council. In an effort to aid a family’s ability to meet basic needs and move toward self-sufficiency, CDRC partners with the SLO Food Bank as a shelf- stable pantry location and helps distribute fresh produce. We also partner with the Center for Family Strengthening, Pregnancy & Parenting Support, and the SLO and Coastal Family Resource Centers for Crisis Management and Family Advocacy as well as increase parent education around employment, financial management, housing, and utilizing community resources. This wrap-around approach has been instrumental in helping the cycle of unrest many of our families were facing. 10. Describe your plan for sustainability beyond the City’s one-year award funding * CDRC is committed to offering free therapy services to children and families. CDRC’s longstanding Therapy Program is supported by various contracts, grants, donors, fundraisers, and community partnerships. In order to sustain this increased level of service, the program will seek additional funding from grants, donations, or sponsorship and may form partnerships with other organizations to share resources or collaborate on funding. 11. Describe the plan for promoting this project, program, or service within the City of San Luis Obispo * Upon enrollment, all families are informed of our Therapy Program. We send out flyers and emails; the program information is on our website. Center staff are in constant communication with families and recommend services as needed. Due to the nature of our early education program enrollment, many families enter the program requesting therapy services. For families that are not already clients, CDRC has developed partnerships with healthcare providers and various county agencies that regularly refer clients for services. We also attend local events to engage with the community and distribute promotional materials. 12. Est. Number of people served through this project/program * 175 13. Est. Number of SLO City Residents served through this project/program * 140 Attachments Copy of Organization’s most recent complete fiscal year financial statement (for the previous year because it is the middle of the current fiscal year) including a statement of financial position/balance sheet, statement of revenue & expenses/income statement, profit & loss. Financial Statement * CDRC 2023 Financials.pdf 1.64MB 1-page Organization Chart * CDRC Org Chart February 2024.pdf 410.36KB Document Certifying Federal Tax-Exempt Status * CDRC DEI Statement.pdf 498.23KB 1-page detailed budget for the program including how the total requested amount of grant would be spent.   Budget * CDRC 24-25 Therapy Budget.pdf 445.92KB 1-page DEI statement that includes: Applicants’ understanding and application of DEI Affirming language that creates access and a sense of belonging in our community apart from grant Explain how this project will advance DEI in the City of SLO DEI Statement * CDRC DEI Statement.pdf 498.23KB CEO Michelle Holm Program Director Kali Coleck Janitor Martha Santana Board of Directors President: Michael Passarelli -Vice President: Jeff Buttler -Treasurer: Susan Dier- Secretary: Karen Prewett Members: Trydyn Meachum, Mike Dier Rehab Specialist(s) Carla Flores Intern(s) Cal Poly ASH/Cuesta Grizzly Intern(s) Cal Poly ASH/Cuesta Grizzly Intern(s) Cal Poly ASH/Cuesta Grizzly Therapy Trainee(s) Cal Poly Interns Antioch Interns US Mass Global Assistant Teacher(s) Samara Smith Assistant Teacher(s) Micheala Vera Robin Litwin Assistant Teacher(s) Lori Moffit Asociate Therapist Leslie Smith Toddler Leads Tresha Sanchez Kyle Hodges Clinical Supervisor & Therapist Lindsay Siddons Program Manager Isabella Costa Business Operations Manager Rocio Duarte Nutritionist Carolina Macias Teacher(s) Alyseene Pano Teacher(s) Yesenia Gardner Teacher(s) Diana Ramos Reanna Mazuka Preschool Lead Kaylin Price Pre-K Lead Sandra Ferreros CDRC Therapy Program Budget FY 2024-25 Therapy Program Income:Grant Request Other Funding Total Funding California Department of Education *Secured 60,000.00$ 60,000.00$ SLO County CBO Grant 40,000.00$ 40,000.00$ City of SLO Human Services Grant $10,000.00 10,000.00$ SLO Community Foundation *Secured 17,500.00$ 17,500.00$ In-N-Out Burger Foundation *Secured 7,000.00$ 7,000.00$ Central Coast Funds For Children *Secured 5,000.00$ 5,000.00$ Fundraisers 10,000.00$ 10,000.00$ Individual Gifts 10,000.00$ 10,000.00$ Corporate Contributions 5,500.00$ 5,500.00$ Master Program Internships *In Kind *Secured 20,000.00$ 20,000.00$ Total Income 10,000.00$ 175,000.00$ 185,000.00$ Therapy Program Expenses: Wages:Annual Cost Clinical Supervisor/LMFT 20 hours a week for 52 weeks @ 38/Hr 39,520.00$ Associate Marriage and Family Therapist 35 hours a week for 52 weeks @ 30/Hr 54,600.00$ Behavioral Specialist 40 hours a week for 52 weeks @25/Hr 52,000.00$ Therapy Program Trainee *In Kind 15 hours a week for 40 weeks @ 25/Hr 15,000.00$ Cal Poly Therapy Program Interns *In Kind 5 hours a week for 40 weeks @ 25/Hr 5,000.00$ 166,120.00$ Benefits: Payroll Taxes 7,306.00$ Fringe Benefits 5,844.80$ Workers Comp Ins 1,461.20$ 14,612.00$ Direct Costs: Therapy Notes System 1,800.00$ Professional Development Training 1,200.00$ Play Therapy & Parent Education Supplies 1,200.00$ 4,200.00$ Total Therapy Program Expenses 184,932.00$ Net Therapy Program $68.00 Explanation of Grant Funds Requested Associate Therapist - Therapy 325 hours of therapy 9,750.00$ Professional Development Training 250.00$ Subtotal Funds Requested 10,000.00$ Statement on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: We at The San Luis Obispo Child Development Resource Center are committed to creating a workplace culture that values and embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals feel valued, respected, and empowered to fully participate and contribute We recognize that diversity encompasses a wide range of identities, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, socio-economic status age, ability, religion, nationality, and background. We believe that it is our responsibility to actively promote and celebrate diversity in our workplace. We also acknowledge that past and present systemic inequalities continue to impact marginalized communities. Therefore, we are committed to affirmative action, which involves taking proactive steps to ensure that all individuals have equal opportunities for employment, training, and advancement within our organization. To achieve our commitment to inclusion, diversity, and affirmative action, we will:  Foster a workplace culture that values and respects diversity in all forms  Ensure our recruitment, hiring, and promotion processes are fair and equitable  Provide training and education to all employees on diversity and inclusion topics  Encourage open communication and dialogue among employees to address issues of bias and discrimination  Monitor and assess our progress towards achieving our diversity and inclusion goals  Continuously improve our policies and practices to create a more inclusive and diverse workplace By embracing inclusion, diversity, and affirmative action, we believe that we can build a stronger, more vibrant, and more successful organization that benefits all of our employees and the communities we serve. CDRC’s Child and Family Play Therapy Program outlined in our proposal is aligned with our commitment to advancing DEI in the City of San Luis Obispo. By providing access to therapy services for families facing traumatic circumstances such as poverty, homelessness, domestic violence, and mental health disorders, we address critical needs within underserved communities. Our project seeks to reduce barriers to mental health support and promote equity by offering free therapy services to families in need, regardless of their financial situation. Through this initiative, we aim to increase access to resources and support for marginalized communities, ultimately contributing to a more equitable and inclusive society. In addition to providing direct services, our project will also incorporate DEI principles into its implementation and evaluation processes. We will actively seek feedback from participants and stakeholders to ensure that our programs are responsive to the needs and preferences of diverse communities. Furthermore, we will prioritize collaboration and partnership with community organizations and leaders who share our commitment to advancing DEI. In conclusion, our organization is dedicated to promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in all aspects of our work. Through our project, we seek to create a more equitable and inclusive community where all individuals have the opportunity to thrive. We are committed to ongoing learning and improvement as we continue to advance DEI both within our organization and in the broader community.