IRCF Awards Tykes & Teens $30,000
Founded in 1976, Tykes & Teens works to be the trusted provider of compassionate and exceptional behavioral health care through prevention and treatment services for children from infancy through young adulthood. Indian River Community Foundation recently awarded Tykes & Teens $30,000 to support their Infant Mental Health program.
Currently, Tykes is the only Infant Mental Health (IMH) provider on the Treasure Coast. IMH focuses on behavioral health treatment for children birth through age five who have experienced at least one traumatic event and as a result, are showing evidence of challenging behavior, attachment difficulty, and/or mental health needs, including post-traumatic stress.
The IMH program utilizes an evidence-based intervention (Child Parent Psychotherapy) to treat the child and family holistically. The primary goal is to support and strengthen the relationship between a child and his/her parent or caregiver as a vehicle for restoring the child’s sense of safety, attachment, and appropriate emotional affect, paving the way for long-term success. In addition to helping the child, the techniques learned by primary caregivers, help them to recognize the impact of trauma on themselves, their child, and in turn, the relationship between them. A family’s culture and values are not only respected in the process, but they serve as its foundation. This type of collaborative effort can have a positive impact on the well-being of young children and their families.
Indian River Community Foundation’s discretionary grantmaking is aligned with a vision of a more healthy, prosperous, and generous Indian River County community. Grantmaking priorities are informed by the findings of the most recent community needs assessment and the most current data and information collected on Indian River Indicators. Grants from the Community Enrichment fund are reviewed by a Grants Committee comprised of volunteers Suzanne Bertman, Pat Brier, Toni Hamner, Dale Jacobs, Wanda Lincoln, Dawn Michael, and Angelia Perry.
IRCF is holding informational sessions for nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving Indian River County who are interested in applying for a competitive grant. If interested, please call 772.492.1407 or email Brooke Sauserman to reserve your spot. Please read our Guidelines before registering.