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…
Catching Up With Hogg Policy Fellow Peter McGraw
The Hogg Foundation's work in the legislative arena is very much a team effort, one that couldn't succeed without the work of our Policy Fellows. In his own words, Peter tells us about his experience at Hogg and at the Capitol. Tell us a bit more about your...
Bilingual Scholarships in Texas for Mental Health Workforce Diversity
Bilingual Scholarships in Texas for Mental Health Workforce Diversity Studies have shown that people of color and those who speak languages other than English are under-represented in social work and mental health professions in not only in Texas, but...
A Collaborative Care Model of Integrated Health Care: People’s Community Clinic
A Collaborative Care Model of Integrated Health Care: People’s Community Clinic In 2006, People’s Community Clinic (PCC) was one of five organizations chosen by the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health at The University of Texas at Austin to implement the collaborative...
Mental Health Housing Brief
Policy Brief: Housing for People with Mental Illness DSHS Exceptional Item Request #8 Recommendation The Department of State Health Services’ (DSHS) Exceptional Item #8 requests funding for basic and enhanced supportive housing projects for people with serious mental...
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 Centers Introduction Training staff to implement trauma-informed approaches at residential care facilities, such as state supported living centers, is an important step in...
Integrated Health Care: Setting Metrics and Measuring Outcomes
Policy Brief: Integrated Health Care Overview The 1115 Medicaid Transformation Waiver requires that regional health partnerships (RHPs) demonstrate improved outcomes, decreased costs and improved consumer experience. It is critical that RHPs define appropriate metrics...