ENCOURAGE KIDS FOUNDATION
Programs
Youth Mental Health Initiative
MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM: ENCOURAGE KIDS FOUNDATION RECEIVED A GRANT FROM MOTHER CABRINI HEALTH FOUNDATION TO ADDRESS THE MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES AMONG YOUTH THAT WERE EXACERBATED BY THE PANDEMIC. THE FOUNDATION ASSEMBLED A PANEL OF MEDICAL EXPERTS FROM ITS HOSPITAL NETWORK ACROSS THE COUNTRY AND DEVELOPED A PILOT PROGRAM TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO A SMALL NUMBER OF NYC-BASED HOSPITALS. THE PROGRAM CONSISTS OF THREE KITS AND ADDRESSES THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN WHO HAVE SUFFERED FROM ACUTE LEVELS OF ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION; THOSE WHO HAVE ATTEMPTED SELF-HARM; AND THOSE EXPERIENCING SUICIDAL IDEATION.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$867Pediatric Comfort Bear Initiative
HOSPITAL HEPPENINGS: ENCOURAGE KIDS PARTNERED WITH ICONIC TOY BRAND, FAO SCHWARZ, TO CREATE A NEW, HIGH-QUALITY PLUSH BEAR. WE DELIVER THESE BEAUTIFUL CO-BRANDED TEDDY BEARS NATIONWIDE TO HELP PEDIATRIC PATIENTS NAVIGATE THE STRESS OF TREATMENT, ILLNESS, AND HOSPITALIZATION. THESE BEARS ARE ALSO A VITAL RESOURCE IN SUPPORTING KIDS DURING PAINFUL PROCEDURES, LONG HOURS OF WAITING, AND ANY TIME WHEN THEY NEED A REASSURING HUG WHILE AWAY FROM THE COMFORTS OF HOME. THE BEAR IS ALSO A POWERFUL TOOL IN FOSTERING COPING SKILLS, PREPARING FOR MEDICAL PROCEDURES, AND EDUCATING PEDIATRIC PATIENTS ABOUT DIAGNOSES.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$227.4KTherapeutic Support for Hospitalized Children
PEDIATRIC HOSPITAL SUPPORT: THIS UNIQUE HOSPITAL PROGRAM SUPPORTS THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMS SUCH AS MUSIC THERAPY, FACILITY DOGS AND PET THERAPY, SENSORY THERAPY, RECREATIONAL ROOMS, TECHNOLOGY AND LEARNING DEVICES, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES TO SUPPORT A MORE CHILD-FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT, AND MANY OTHER INITIATIVES THAT ENHANCE THE LIVES OF HOSPITALIZED CHILDREN.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$824.8K
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