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…

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National Context

National Context

A national paradigm shift is underway to transform behavioral health delivery systems. Policy decisions made at the federal level have significant impact on programs and services in Texas. Initiatives at the federal level are impacted by key federal agencies such as...

National Context

National Context

A national paradigm shift is underway to transform behavioral health delivery systems. Policy decisions made at the federal level have significant impact on programs and services in Texas. Initiatives at the federal level are impacted by key federal agencies such as...

National Context

National Context

A national paradigm shift is underway to transform behavioral health delivery systems. Policy decisions made at the federal level have significant impact on programs and services in Texas. Initiatives at the federal level are impacted by key federal agencies such as...

Texas Education Agency and Local School Districts

Texas Education Agency and Local School Districts

Policy Concerns Need for more recovery-oriented educational supports, such as school-wide positive behavioral interventions and support (SWPBIS) and classroom-based social and emotional learning (SEL) Disproportionate amount of disciplinary measures for students...

Texas Education Agency and Local School Districts

Texas Education Agency and Local School Districts

Policy Concerns Need for more recovery-oriented educational supports, such as school-wide positive behavioral interventions and support (SWPBIS) and classroom-based social and emotional learning (SEL) Disproportionate amount of disciplinary measures for students...