A Threat to Health and Wellbeing: Public Charge’s Expected Impact and How Philanthropy Can Respond

On this webinar, funders learned about current responses to the new "Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds" rule —ranging from local-level community education and state-level coordinated campaigns to national litigation efforts—and explored opportunities to support the protection of families and the advancement of belonging in both rapid response and long-term contexts.

Including the Person in Person-Centered Care

On this webinar, funders discussed successful and effective strategies to authentically partner with people with complex needs and truly advance person-centered policy and programming.

2019 Fall Forum

The Westin Georgetown 2350 M Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

GIH offers programming designed for funders with a strong interest in health policy.

How Medicaid Supports Trauma-Informed Care for Children

Briefing participants learned more about current behavioral health and trauma services covered by the Medicaid benefits package, discussed examples of state-based best practices and innovative policy initiatives, and explored future opportunities to improve Medicaid’s response to children exposed to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and other forms of trauma.

Promoting Better Communities for Older People: Building Economic Security Using the Elder Index

What is the true cost of living for older adults?  In this conversation, funders discussed the Elder Index: a tool that measures the income older people need—every county and state in the country—to meet necessary expenses for housing, health care, food, transportation, and other essentials while staying independent in their own homes.

Supporting Children and Families through Father-Friendly Initiatives

Research has shown that positive father involvement leads to improved birth outcomes for mothers and infants, as well as greater academic success, increased self-esteem, improved ability to manage stress, and more positive social behavior in children across developmental stages.

Health, Housing, Equity, Race and Power Funders Convening

The California Endowment 2000 Franklin St, 4th Floor, Oakland, CA, United States

Health, Housing, Equity, Race and Power Funders Convening will be held on February 25-26, 2020, at The California Endowment in Oakland, California.

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