Cigna(CI) Prnewswire·2025-02-12 11:00Core Insights - The Cigna Group Foundation is committing 3 million allocated for 2025 to support youth aged 5-18 affected by post-pandemic stress [1][5][7] - The foundation aims to enhance support for parents, caregivers, and youth service professionals through grants to eligible organizations [2][3] - An analysis indicates a 28% increase in youth mental health conditions since 2018, with a 48% rise in those with multiple diagnoses [4] Funding and Grant Distribution - The 2025 grant application is open until March 13, 2025, targeting organizations in states with high social determinant of health risks, including Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Texas [2][3] - In the first year, 28 organizations received funding to expand programs addressing various social and clinical needs, including youth camps and mindfulness initiatives [5][6] Program Impact and Goals - The foundation's goals include increasing programming reach for social-emotional skills, equipping more caregivers and professionals to support youth, and improving access to mental health interventions [3][4] - Specific funded programs include Eluna's Camp Erin, McCall Foundation's Adolescent Services Program, and Mindfulness First's "Leading with Mindfulness" Program, each receiving significant grants to enhance their services [6][7] Organizational Commitment - The Cigna Group Foundation has a history of impactful partnerships and has committed over $27 million in grants over three years to improve youth and veteran mental health and reduce health equity barriers [7][9]