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…

Rick Ybarra
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs

Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs

At A Glance Table of Contents Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Changing Environment Affordable Housing Funding Permanent Supportive Housing Housing and Service Programs for People with Behavioral Health Conditions Poverty and Homeless Prevention...

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services

At A Glance Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Changing Environment Foster Care Redesign Parental Relinquishment of Custody Specialty Courts Accessing Mental Health Services Superior Health System (STAR Health) Former Foster Care Children Program...

Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services

Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services

At A Glance Table of Contents Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services Division for Early Childhood Intervention Services Eligibility for Services Services, Utilization, and Costs Division for Rehabilitative Services Vocational Rehabilitation Program...

Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services

Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services

At A Glance Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services Prevalence of Behavioral Health Conditions for People with Disabilities and Aging Texans People with Disabilities Aging Texans Changing Environment SB 7 SB 45 SB 1226 Trauma-informed care and...

National Context

National Context

The National Context Recent Federal Health Care Initiatives Impacting Behavioral Health The New Freedom Commission and Transformation of Behavioral Health Care Presidential Mental Health Initiatives The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) Key Features...