In a recent article for Grantmakers in Health, Rick Ybarra, senior program officer at the Hogg Foundation, explores how philanthropy can contribute to supporting and building a stronger, more robust, and durable nonprofit sector.
Philanthropy has forever espoused the term “sustainability.” We ask in grant applications and in our conversations with grant partners: “What’s your sustainability plan?” and “How do you plan to sustain your program once the grant ends?” Read more…
Residential Treatment Centers
Training and Technical Assistance at State Supported Living Centers Program SummaryTrauma-informed care is a form of mental health intervention that specifically addresses the consequences of trauma for an individual and facilitates healing. The grant project is part...
It’s Time for Positive Change: Reducing Seclusion and Restraint in Texas
It’s Time for Positive ChangeReducing Seclusion and Restraint in TexasChanging policies and practices in Texas Reducing seclusion and restraint leads to fewer staff and consumer injuries and deaths. It has been linked to less use of sick time, lower staff turnover,...
When Disability Is a Disguise
When Disability Is a Disguise: Addressing the mental health needs of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities How Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Can Obscure Mental Illness The mental health needs of individuals with intellectual and...
Evaluation: Findings from Trauma-Informed Care Training at Two Texas State Supported Living Centers
Evaluation: Findings from Trauma-Informed Care Training at Two Texas State Supported Living CentersIntroductionTraining staff to implement trauma-informed approaches at residential care facilities, such as state supported living centers, is an important step in...
Trauma Informed Care Publications
Trauma Informed Care Publications
Trauma-Informed Care for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
Trauma Informed Care for Individuals with Intellectual and Other Developmental DisabilitiesProgram SummaryIndividuals with IDD experience abuse, neglect, institutionalization, restraint and seclusion, abandonment, bullying and other forms of maltreatment at higher...