The Maryland State Department of Education has launched Kodem Kol Grant Program to expand Child Find services for the Orthodox Jewish community in Baltimore City.
Donor Name: Maryland State Department of Education
State: Maryland
City: Baltimore
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/27/2023
Size of the Grant: $12,000
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
The grant program is intended to address this issue by funding additional services within the Orthodox Jewish community. The grant is facilitated by an Orthodox Jewish provider who attends Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), provides cultural awareness and sensitivity to LEA personnel, and coordinates marketing outreach in community publications. These supports typically benefit 80 to 100 families within the Orthodox Jewish community of Baltimore City.
These efforts are intended to ensure that families in this community who may have children experiencing developmental delays, disabilities, and/or have special needs not only have a greater awareness of Child Find resources and how these services can benefit children in need but make use of them as well.
Funding Information
- Funding Amount Available $12,000
- Grant Amount $12,000
Project Period
September 1, 2022 – September 30, 2023
Use of Funds
This is a one-time grant for fiscal year 2023 to Kodem Kol to support the expansion of Child Find services for the Orthodox Jewish community in the State of Maryland.
Funds may be used for:
- Professional learning and coaching.
- Stipends
- Supplies and materials
- Technology and equipment
- Salary, wages, and stipends; and
- Partnerships, project management, consulting, and technical assistance
Eligibility Criteria
This funding opportunity is designed for Kodem Kol.
Program Requirements
The applicant will develop a scalable model for creating opportunities, connections, and relationships among families of infants, toddlers, and young children with disabilities within the Orthodox Jewish community of Baltimore City that are culturally responsive and accessible for increased access to Baltimore City Infants and Toddlers Program. The applicant must address the following items:
- Establishment of an advisory committee intended to meet programming needs inclusive of outreach and training to Orthodox families and their service providers.
- Development of a marketing plan and information source documents intended to advise Orthodox Jewish families of the Child Find process and availability of Early Intervention Services; and
- Methods by which partnerships with the Baltimore City Public School System and Kennedy Krieger Institute will be developed and maintained with data distinguishing the impact of the services provided and outcomes for children and families.
For more information, visit Kodem Kol Grant Program.
