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In the face of long waitlists, insurance hurdles, and unresponsive providers, Boston-based Health Law Advocates (HLA) made connecting young people with timely and appropriate mental health services a top priority. HLA’s attorneys, equipped with deep expertise navigating the complex behavioral health system, began helping families access this essential care for their children—an effort the Tower … Continued

  The Boston-based Institute for Nonprofit Practice (INP) provides established and aspiring social impact leaders with the skills, resources, and networks necessary to enhance their leadership and strengthen their organizations, driven by the belief that a strong, diverse social impact workforce is critical to transforming communities. Social impact leaders are nonprofit, public sector, or social … Continued

In 2017, Western New York funders coalesced around a shared goal to improve the region’s early childhood system. Known originally as the WNY Early Childhood Funders for Change, the alliance commissioned a report on the challenges facing area children and families. The report documented systemic shortcomings that were common across communities: a lack of developmental … Continued

Power of Place fosters cultures of belonging in schools through professional learning experiences that help educators and school district leaders examine personal assumptions and biases, gain new skills, and collaborate with peers. “It is not easy to teach and lead across differences,” said Jane Feinberg, PhD, founder and executive director of Power of Place. “But … Continued

Child psychiatrist shortages and six-month waiting lists to access mental health services force many children to miss out on or delay critical mental health diagnoses and early psychiatric interventions. Families with Medicaid face even greater challenges, experiencing longer wait times and inadequate insurance coverage for preventive psychiatric services. Often, caregivers find that the only option … Continued