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Sheila McCormick HomeFront, Inc.
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Assisting Two Generations: Childcare Access for Families in Need2017 Fund for Women and Girls Grant Application
HomeFront, Inc.Ms. Constance Mercer Myers 1880 Princeton AvenueLawrenceville, NJ 08468
[email protected]: 6099899417F: 6099899423
Ms. Sheila McCormick 1880 Princeton AvenueLawrenceville, NJ 08468
[email protected]: 6099899417F: 6099899423
Sheila McCormick HomeFront, Inc.
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Application FormProject Name*
Assisting Two Generations: Childcare Access for Families in Need
Organization InformationOrganization legal name*
HomeFront, Inc.
Provide name of Executive Director/CEO and how long s/he has been in that position*
Connie Mercer, Executive Director for 25 years
Organization website www.homefrontnj.org
Tax ID number* Please format Tax ID as XX-XXXXXXX
22-3165145
New Jersey Charitable Number (if applicable)
CH-0536300-05
Year founded* 1991
Organization’s mission statement* HomeFront's mission is to end homelessness in Central New Jersey by harnessing the caring, resources
and expertise of the community. We lessen the immediate pain of homelessness for adults and children alike and help families become self-sufficient. We give people the skills and opportunities they need to ensure adequate incomes and we work to increase the availability of adequate affordable housing. We help homeless families advocate for themselves individually and collectively.
Municipality (or municipalities) where project will take place East WindsorEwing
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HamiltonHightstownHopewellLawrencePenningtonPrincetonRobbinsvilleTrentonWest Windsor
Proposal InformationCharacteristics of Grant (check all that apply)
Project Funding
Project Name* Childcare for Families in Need
Amount Requested* $25,000.00
Percentage of Total Budget.* Amount of request is what percentage of total budget?
7%
Summary of Project/Capital Investment/Operations (1,000 characters)* In your answer please include the following:
Description of project in one sentence
Population served
Dates of project (when will it begin and end)
Explanation of projected dates if capital investment or operation funding
Expected outcomes
Even more than other kids, impoverished children need consistent emotional support and a stimulating environment to help them grow into healthy adults. Yet, vulnerable homeless children who are most in need of quality childcare are least able to access it. HomeFront offers such care to very low income, homeless families. The youngsters staying at our shelter with their families have known chaos and hardship, and are highly likely to suffer negative impacts. Studies show nurturing intervention, like good childcare, helps. Our trauma-informed care accommodates 30 children, benefiting around 120 served each year.
Providing childcare also benefits the parents striving towards greater self-sufficiency by allowing them to work and/or to participate in our educational/vocational programs.
Childcare is ongoing; dates reflect our fiscal year:10/1/2017 - 9/30/2018.
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With this funding, needy children and families will be able to benefit from access to immediate nurturing and reliable childcare.
Fund for Women and Girls Focus Area (check all that apply)* ChildcareDomestic ViolenceEducation
Rationale and Implementation* Please provide evidence that project rationale and implementation plan are grounded in relevant research and best practices. (250 character limit)
Numerous studies establish project rationale. And new research led by a Nobel Laureate at the University of Chicago, provides overwhelming evidence that poor parents and children both benefit from provision of very-affordable quality childcare.
Meaningful Impact* Explain how the project will have a meaningful impact on its intended beneficiaries as demonstrated by measurable outcomes? (250 character limit)
This project will positively impact the development of children and will allow parents to work towards self-sufficiency through remedial study and job training (improved literacy, high school degrees, work-readiness).
Need* Is the project grounded in the express needs of its intended participants? Please provide evidence. (250 character limit)
Intended participants have expressed great need of this project. Our clients have repeatedly identified lack of access to affordable quality childcare as a key barrier to independence.
Collaborative Partnerships* Will the organization seek out collaborative partnerships and leverage them for efficiencies and greater reach? If organization already has relevant collaborative partnerships, please provide examples of leverage for efficiences and reach. (250 character limit)
HomeFront has excellent collaborative partnerships in place. In regard to childcare, our partners include Gateway Community Action and the Early HeadStart; Childcare Connections and Children's Futures. Also: Family Guidance and Womanspace.
Knowledge and Experience* How does the organization share its knowledge and experience with the broader community and aspire aspire to be a leader in its field? (250 character limit)
HomeFront has longstanding working relationships with other social service agencies and holds leadership positions on several peer-to-peer forums through which we share knowledge and experience.
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Capacity* Please provide evidence to illustrate how the organization is building, or will build, capacity to sustain the project beyond the grant? (250 character limit)
We have greatly increased program capacity by building a childcare center at our new Family Campus. We have developed a diversified funding stream to remain financially stable and productive, and are working to change government funding formulas.
Growth and Future Success* How will this project contribute to the growth and future success of the organization? (300 character limit)
Please upload current organizational strategic plan in PDF. Proposal will not be reviewed if strategic plan is not provided.
HomeFront Strategic Plan 2016-2019-Final .pdf
Providing reliable childcare for homeless children and their families is a top priority for HomeFront. We offer quality care to children whose families are in crisis, allowing parents to spend the time they need putting their lives back together by utilizing our array of supportive services.
Projects previously supported by the Fund for Women and Girls and/or the Community Foundation Please describe how long the Fund for Women and Girls and/or the Community Foundation has supported this project. (250 character limit)
Last year was the first year that the Fund for Women and Girls so generously supported our childcare project.
Budget InformationProject Budget* Please upload project budget in PDF.
HomeFront_ Childcare_Budget.pdf
Operating Budget Please upload your organization's operational budget in PDF.
HF operating budget (2016-17) draft - 09 19 16.pdf
Audited Financial Statements Please uploaded a copy of your audited financial statements in PDF.
Final Audit HomeFront 2015-16.pdf
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Organizational Governance InformationIs your organization a member of the Center for Non-Profits?* For more information regarding this question, please go to www.pacf.org/dsrj
Yes
Please upload a list of Board of Trustees Provide us with a list of Trustee names, affiliations, term lengths, expiration dates and how long they have served on the board. Also identify board positions. (Excel or PDF)
2016-2017 Full Board Contact List2.pdf
How does the Board demonstrate its commitment through financial support, talent, or in-kind support?
HomeFront Board members demonstrate their commitment through financial support and in-kind support which includes their not insignificant time commitment to our mission.
Percentage of your Board that made a personal donation to your organization last year*
100
If your Board did not have 100% giving last year, please explain:
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File Attachment SummaryApplicant File Uploads• HomeFront Strategic Plan 2016-2019-Final .pdf• HomeFront_ Childcare_Budget.pdf• HF operating budget (2016-17) draft - 09 19 16.pdf• Final Audit HomeFront 2015-16.pdf• 2016-2017 Full Board Contact List2.pdf
HOMEFRONT STRATEGIC PLAN
2016-2019
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March 19, 2016
1. Program Expansion and Refinement
2. Secure Infrastructure Supports
3. Secure the Financial Base
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MAIN
OBJECTIVES/BUCKETS
PROGRAM EXPANSION AND REFINEMENT
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OBJECTIVE 1
PROGRAM EXPANSION AND REFINEMENT
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Action Steps Year1 Year2 Year3
Centralized services at HomeFront
Family Campus (HFC)
Explore needs for expanded
outside partnerships.
Determine appropriate use of
the HFC.
Assess the value of the
partnerships.
Ongoing monitoring and
adjustments. Pursue new
partnerships.
Develop the HomeFront Model for its
Comprehensive Children’s Program
Create task force to explore
existing programs (nation-
wide) and develop a
comprehensive vision.
Consider hiring a consultant.
Develop a matrix of
achievable goals and
evaluation strategies.
Implement.
Develop Men’s Program
Explore existing
programs/resources and begin
program design.
Develop/Implement. Implement and assess
effectiveness.
Develop formal client after care (Follow
up) for selected core programs
Identify core programs to be
served. Design service model.
Obtain resources. Implement programs.
Provide seamless access to mental health
resources for all Housing Programs (for
Adults and Children)
Implement BSI assessment
Agency-wide for all
residential clients. Refer all
HomeFront clients to the
Campus for Mental Health
Services.
Research and acquire
funding to hire in house
Mental Health Provider
or full time on-site
partner.
Establish in-house mental
health services.
Establish Diaper Bank
Explore needs and identify the
scope.
Establish sustainable
funding.
Implement.
PROGRAM EXPANSION AND REFINEMENT
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Action Steps Year1 Year2 Year3
Expand Parent Skills Program to include:
parent teens and young adults, young
parents, men and encourage permanent
housing clients in classes
Develop task force to identify
appropriate curriculum and
program material.
Acquire resources, train
and implement.
Ongoing training and
review.
Enhance Youth Services and Programs Evaluate current programs.
Create Program Development.
Hold monthly meetings with
JHD committee/volunteers to
brainstorm innovations.
Implement new program
development model.
Monitoring.
Review and evaluate new
program model.
LCC Specific: Improve outreach to low
income Lawrence families.
Develop plan and implement.
Complete needs assessment.
Evaluate and modify. Re-evaluate and modify, if
needed.
LCC Specific: Increase the LCC’s
visibility within the community.
Complete needs assessment.
Establish goals. Establish
community partnerships.
Implement plan. Check
progress.
Expansion/growth.
Continue needs assessment.
LCC Specific: Expand programming
options for the community.
Distribute survey. Analyze
results and create action plan.
Implement on a small scale.
Complete needs
assessment and re-
evaluate.
Expansion/growth.
Continue needs assessment.
Explore need for core program for
LGBTQ Population.
Explore funding and training
options.
Schedule and implement
staff training.
Evaluate and establish next
steps.
Develop plans for establishment of
successful social enterprises.
Research implications and
current infrastructure.
Acquire funds and
implement.
Explore potential revenue
stream. Evaluate for
expansion.
SECURE INFRASTRUCTURE
SUPPORTS
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OBJECTIVE 2
SECURE INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORTS
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Action steps Year1 Year 2 Year 3
Advocate for public transportation and explore
partnerships to provide transportation to
HomeFront Family Campus
Work with appropriate
agencies so as to
recommend strategies to
Executive Staff.
Continue work with
appropriate agencies until
issues are resolved.
Assess the success of
transportation provided.
HomeFront Family Campus: Develop plan for use
of grounds (Phase II)
Meet with appropriate
staff/board to review ideas
prepared by volunteer
architects. Plan follow up
and fundraising.
Fundraise and begin work
as planned.
Complete any work not yet
done.
Refine internal communication process
Conduct employee survey.
Re-establish quarterly All
Staff meetings.
Decide and implement
new communication
processes.
Conduct assessment, obtain
results and establish best
practices.
Develop Staff Mentoring Program
Conduct needs assessment
amongst leaders. Identify
and develop mentors.
Implementation. Utilize
performance management
to identify employees in
need of mentoring;
develop a plan and match
with mentor
Gather feedback from
mentor and mentee.
Improve process as needed.
Standardized hiring procedures and monthly
mandatory training
New hire orientation and
on-boarding. Begin
Mandatory training by
date/month of hire.
Revise Job Descriptions.
Establish pay scales for
each job title. Create
interview guides, train
hiring managers and
implement.
Assess results and improve
as needed.
SECURE INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORTS
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Action steps Year1 Year 2 Year 3
Wellness Program for Staff
Conduct needs assessment
through employee survey.
Identify potential
programs. Find partners
Implement program(s). Assess and adjust as needed.
Explicitly tie employee evaluations to the Strategic
Plan
Implement with Sr. Staff. Define specific tasks to
staff during anniversary
review
Review/revise as needed.
Improve level of frontline employees; reduce part
timers
Conduct needs assessment
amongst senior staff. Train
senior staff on delegating
and developing their staff.
Identify stronger staff;
train, develop and promote.
Identify low performers
and utilize performance
plans.
Reassess need and
organizational structure for
improvement.
Develop “method” to share client history/data
across agency
Determine what
information should and
should not be shared.
Review compliance, legal
and insurance issues.
Determine if there is a
current tool(s) or means. If
not determined, cost
associated with new tools.
Implement tool(s) and train
staff.
Ongoing training and follow
up of tools’ effectiveness.
Standardization of forms toward reduction of
paperwork
Review/analyze forms and
paperwork procedures for
each program, learn what
info/reports are essential
and recommend more
efficient forms/processes.
Conduct semi-annual
reviews of program forms
and paperwork procedures.
Conduct semi-annual reviews
of program forms and
paperwork procedures.
Develop system for sharing agency wide events Establish communication
needs, explore various no
cost mechanisms of
communication and
identify staff responsible
for implementation.
Train staff, assess efficacy,
explore funding options if
upgraded equipment and
networking are needed.
Maintain an efficient form of
communication that is easily
accessed by entire
organization.
SECURE THE FINANCIAL
BASE
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OBJECTIVE 3
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SECURE THE FINANCIAL BASE
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Action Step Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Maximize Purchase of Service by Expanding
Outreach Beyond McBOSS (other counties,
DCP&P, DOH and DOE)
Develop materials, train
staff and initiate aggressive
outreach.
After review of Year 1
progress, continue and
expand outreach with any
modifications needed .
After review of Year 2
progress, continue and expand
outreach with any
modifications needed.
Development-Focused Culture Change
(Ambassadors)
Implement staff training.
Establish Volunteer
Program Committee.
Continue staff training and
new employee orientation
efforts. Expand Volunteer
Program Committee to other
program areas.
Review and modify as needed.
Capitalizing on Major Donors
Create 1) stewardship
calendar, 2) action plan of
tours, events and outreach
and 3) goals for current and
prospective major donors.
Continue stewardship
efforts; establish annual
calendar, plan and goals.
Review and modify, as
needed.
Endowment for HomeFront’s Future
Develop planned giving
resources through
professional development
opportunities and printed
materials; incorporate
planned giving into major
donor stewardship and
within development
materials and attitudes;
develop strategies for
sustaining HomeFront’s
future.
Continue development of
planned giving program;
incorporate planned giving
into major donor
stewardship.
Continue planned giving
efforts; focus on next steps re:
Foundation, Campaign or
Buildings, based on evaluation
of initial exploration.
Establish Board Fundraising Goal Initiate Board outreach and
development training
efforts.
Continue Board outreach
and development training.
Continue Board outreach and
development training.
Maximizing 25th Anniversary for fund raising
Develop Strategy. Focus on
planned giving, Corporate
cultivation and grants
Assessment review to utilize
long-term giving that is
established.
FACE OF OUR CLIENTS
Potential New Populations to Serve
Self-Pay Clients in Shelters
Explore teens (not emancipated) that come with DCP or other government money.
Currently Served
Young Families (18 and 19)
HIV (1 family member positive)
Male Head of Households
Female Head of Households
Two Parent Families
Single Females
Extended and non-traditional families
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CORE SERVICES New Services
Mental Health Evaluation (BSI) – Housing Programs
24 Hour Child Care
After Care
Diaper Bank
Existing Services
Housing (Temp and Perm)
Homelessness Prevention
Life Crisis Intervention
Client Advocate-Client Management
I&R External Agency Referrals
Mainstream Service Navigation/Interventions
Life Skills- (parenting, healthy living, cleanliness, nutrition, fitness, finance and budgeting and culinary arts)
Job Skills
Educational Assistance (non-financial)
Food Pantry
Furniture Warehouse
Freestore (Clothing)
JHD
ArtSpace/Sewing Space
Health and Wellness
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HomeFront's Atkinson Child Development Center - Draft Project Budget 2017-2018
INCOME
Source
Project
Budget Comments
Support
Government grants 12,000.00$ McKinney-Vento Homeless Grant
Foundations 63,000.00$ Bonner Foundation; Fund for Women & Children (Princeton Area Community Foundation);
Children's Futures.
Corporations -$
United Way or other federated campaigns -$
Individual contributions -$
Fundraising events and products -$
Membership income -$
In-kind support -$
Investment income -$
Revenue
Government contracts (Early Head Start/Gateway) 132,336.00$ Infant care - quasi-govt source
Earned income -$
Other (specify) - Child Care Connection 163,197.00$ Federal/state/county funding via non-profit pass-thru agency
Total Income 370,533.00$
EXPENSES
Item
Total
Project
Budget Additional Comments
Salaries and Wage RelatedDetail by Position
Position 1 - Center Director 52,000.00$
Position 2 - Two (2) Head Teachers 74,000.00$ Teacher ratios mandated in part by licensing & Early Head Start contract
Position 3 - Four (4) Group Teachers 92,000.00$
Position 4 - Two (2) Teacher Assistants 30,000.00$
Position 5 - Clerical/Admin (PT) 9,809.00$
Insurance, benefits and other related taxes 71,953.00$ Fringe Benefits @ 27%
Consultants and professional fees #REF!
Other Direct Costs
Travel/Transportation Costs 40,000.00$ Bus driver & bus aide plus fringe plus gas/mileage plus insurance & home visits.
Supplies and materials (office) 365.00$
Printing, publications, copying 730.00$
Computer support, telecommunications -$
Postage and delivery -$
Rent and utilities -$
Equipment (detail below)
Equipment 1 - Extra cribs, bedding, play equipment 2,500.00$
Equipment 2 - Other 1,000.00$
Equipment 3 -$
Equipment 4 -$
Equipment 5 -$
Other (detail below)
Other 1 - Diapers, changing paper, sanitary gloves, etc. 1,460.00$
Other 2 - Food for Children 28,124.00$ Two healthy meals (breakfast, lunch, $5.05 total) and snack, per child per day, M-F.
Other 3 - Misc. 3,000.00$
Other 4 -$
Other 5 -$
Total Expense 406,941.00$
Difference (Income less Expense) (36,408.00)$ Grant applications pending.
HomeFrontOperating Budget
DRAFT
2016-2017
Revenue
Government Grants $1,035,000
HIV Consortium $108,000
Day Care & Early HeadStart $143,500
Fundraising Events $195,000
Individual Contribution $2,183,808
Foundations $504,750
Civic/Religious $38,500
Corp./Business $393,050
ArtSpace $90,000
Fee For Services $579,220
Emergency Assistance (non FPC) $38,400
Interest & Other $20,000
Total $5,329,228
Family Preservation Center $1,958,152
Total Revenue $7,287,380
Expenses
Direct Client Assistance
Direct Client Needs $15,000
Shelter $589,596
Food Program $50,000
Transportation $125,700
Personnel
Salaries & Wages $2,787,397
Payroll Taxes/Benefits $914,089
Counseling Services $0
VISTA $0
Programs & Overhead
Audit/Accounting $22,000
Consultants $138,860
Warehouse Rent $50,400
Utilities $64,800
Telephone $72,000
Insurance $122,600
Supplies/Equipment $127,200
Repairs and Maintenance $64,000
Postage $30,000
Printing $75,000
Staff & Board Development $15,000
Volunteer Recog. $0
Depreciation & Amortization $280,000
Office Rent $49,440
Misc./Legal/Banking/Fundraising $184,000
Total $5,777,082
Family Preservation Center $1,790,298
Total Expenses $7,567,380
Change in Net Assets ($280,000)
Change in Net Assets (excl. Depr. & Amort.) $0
4/27/2017
Sept. 2016
2016-2017 Board Contact List
Allen M. Silk, Esq. (Chair)
Stark & Stark
(Class of 2017)
Ruth Scott (Vice-Chair)
(Class of 2019)
Patricia Hartpence (Secretary)
NJM Insurance Group
(Class of 2018)
Anthony C. Stewart (Treasurer)
President,
Lawrence Ford Lincoln
(Class of 2018)
Patrice Coleman-Boatwright
(Class of 2019)
Tanuja Dehne
Deputy General Counsel & Corporate Secretary,
NRG Energy
(Class of 2018)
Sangita Karra
Wells Fargo Bank
(Class of 2019)
Brian Kasper
Stark & Stark
(Class of 2018)
Kevin Malcarney
NRG Energy
(Class of 2019)
Phyllis Marchand
(Class of 2019)
Rose Mazzella
Bank of America
(Class of 2018)
Michael Moorman
Pfizer, Inc
Executive Director, Global Clinical Supplies
(Class of 2017)
Lloyd Ricketts
Treasurer/CFO
The College of New Jersey
(Class of 2019)
Amy Vogel
(Class of 2017)
Richard Weidel
Weidel Real Estate
(Class of 2019)
Richard S. Willinger
Managing Director,
The Mercadien Group
(Class of 2017)
Please Note: It has always been a policy of the
board that every member shall make an annual
financial contribution to HomeFront