A Comprehensive Community Impact Foundation
Nationally Chartered for K-12 Mental Health Initiatives and Programs
A Comprehensive Community Impact Foundation
Nationally Chartered for K-12 Mental Health Initiatives and Programs
Welcome to MindShield 4 Kids Foundation
About MindShield 4 Kids Foundation
The MindShield 4 Foundation (the “MS4K”) was established as an Ohio based independent foundation in early 2023 with its primary goal of addressing mental health solutions for school aged kids grade K-12. MS4K has reached and developed a non-traditional approach to addressing an exponentially growing problem that aspires to resolve the immediate issues of access to services, funding, accountability, and inclusiveness. Our approach also addresses the larger issue of the lack of capacity of mental health professionals. We believe at the core of the issue is an inadequate capacity of diverse mental health professionals to service communities in need. Hence, our approach is comprehensive, measurable, outcome oriented, and efficient. The MS4K solution is scalable and relies on third-party providers, community leaders and stakeholders, and ultimately adequate funding to address this complex issue.
MindShield 4 Kids Foundation for a Better Future
MS4K is Built on Six Principles
- Integrity - We are honest, ethical, and trustworthy.
- Commitment - We are dedicated and engaged to finding mental health solutions for our target audience.
- Collaboration - We believe in teamwork, partnership and developing shared solutions.
- Accountability - We believe in responsibility and achieving stated goals.
- Respect - We appreciate the differences, abilities, qualities, and achievements of others.
- Inclusiveness - We believe and commit to community inclusiveness in the implementation of our designed solutions.
MS4K Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide creative and efficient on-ramps for all individuals and organizations who aspire to engage in mental health delivery to those kids and communities in need.
MindShield 4 Kids Foundation Research
What We Found and Know
- Our youth are suffering out loud and in silence, impacting generational futures
- The gap in need versus availability is growing exponentially
- COVID-19 brought the issue to the forefront
- Impacting our youth across race, ethnicity, geography and economic spectrums
- This is an inter-generational issue
- There is currently no scalable and/or sustainable solution available
- Focus and scope drift avoidance is paramount
- Access to efficient and appropriate funding is necessary to get this done
- This is a workforce development issue due to lack of capacity, training and career pathing
- Workforce career path and compensation congruency are critical
- Traditional recruitment approaches cannot and will not keep pace with the growing demand
- Broad-based community partnerships and collaboration are required
- Third-party solutions connectivity is vital to the overall community success
- Technology will play a vital role in servicing the communities
- Speed to community is paramount to long-term success and community impact
- Evolving solution must be portable
- Data collection, financial and community impact and analysis are critical for long-term sustainability
In Memory
James Wall IV "Jimmy"
It is with profound sadness that we announce the news of the passing of James Wall IV, affectionately known as "Jimmy."
Jimmy served as our Director of Advisory Board Development and was an invaluable asset in various growth strategies and initiatives. His personality, drive, and passion for our mission will be impossible to replace. He will be deeply missed, and we are all incredibly proud of his accomplishments for the foundation. We are truly grateful to have had him as our colleague and friend.
We are honored that Jimmy's family chose our organization as a recipient for memorial gifts.