Funding Partners

By authority of the Constitution, the United States Congress the power to direct appropriations of money drawn from the treasury, including the right to “earmark” funds it appropriates to be spent on specific named projects.  Each of the appropriations subcommittees have their own practices for determining whether and what kind of projects they are willing to earmark, and each sets rules for how earmark requests are to be received from members, including setting deadlines and required format for submissions. Allowing members of Congress to earmark funds has a variety of purposes. For the member of Congress, the earmark allows them to take credit for providing a project of interest to their constituents; helps secure and hold the votes of members of Congress to help their bill pass; and save administrative time and effort.

The jurisdiction of the Washington D.C. Superior Court, Family Court includes cases of abuse and neglect, juvenile, domestic relations, domestic violence, paternity and support, mental health and retardation and adoptions. To the greatest extent practicable, feasible and lawful, cases involving members of the same family are heard by one judge in order to minimize court appearances, reduce the risk of conflicting court orders and ensure quality decisions based on the full knowledge of the issues affecting the family.

The Department of Human Resources (DHR) envisions “a Maryland where people independently support themselves and their families and where individuals are safe from abuse and neglect”; and “will aggressively pursue opportunities to assist people in economic need, provide prevention services, and protect vulnerable children and adults.

The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) provides assistance to citizens of Virginia to help them live their best lives. One child, one senior citizen, one person at a time, VDSS programs and services help people triumph over poverty, abuse and neglect, achieve self-sufficiency and shape strong futures for themselves, their families and their communities, and by serving the public through training, grants and licensing efforts to protect our citizens.

Prince George’s County Maryland Circuit Court, Family Division consists of six masters and approximately 60 staff members. Four masters hear cases that will take three hours or less, involving issues of divorce, custody, alimony, child support, establishment, modification, contempt, visitation, property and paternity.  One master hears only issues involving child support that are covered under a federal child support grant. One master hears juvenile delinquency arraignments, detention and restitution hearings, and hearings for children in need of assistance (dependent and neglected). Seven judges are assigned to the Family Division, one of which is primarily assigned to consider juvenile delinquency matters.

Since 1948, the Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF) has worked to build better futures for disadvantaged children and their families in the United States. The primary mission of the Foundation is to foster public policies, human service reforms, and community supports that more effectively meet the needs of today's vulnerable children and families.

The Dresher Foundation is committed to providing hope in community life. They serve those who strengthen the capacities of others to help improve lives, and are especially interested in providing educational opportunities and serving pre-selected family and human needs in Harford County, Baltimore County, and Baltimore City.

The Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation is committed to building a stronger community for residents of the Washington, DC area through support of programs in arts and humanities, community services, education, and healthcare.

Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic Golf Tournament is an annual golf tournament for professional female golfers on the LPGA Tour. It takes place every July in Sylvania, Ohio.  Receiving more than $4.8 million during the event's history, the tournament has actively supported numerous children's charities in Northwest Ohio and Southern Michigan.