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** Co-creating a Financially Sustainable Future for Caregivers
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Caregivers and care workers play a critical role in the fabric of our society, especially in communities of color. Yet, despite their importance, caregivers are too often excluded from the creation and implementation of the very policies that impact them most. To begin addressing this gap, with the support of the Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health, our National Caregiver Coalition ([link removed]) embarked on an equity- and community-led process to identify key learnings and recommendations to both future caregiving advocacy and other Coalitions fighting for systems change.
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Doulas play a critical role in improving maternal health outcomes, providing a wide range of services. This emotionally demanding work is greatly rewarding, but can also negatively impact their mental health, cause burnout and decrease workforce sustainability. In this blog, our Maternal and Child Health Initiative Leaders Jennifer Gonzalez and Maris Gelman uplift the importance of investing in doula’s mental health and overall well-being to better support this critical workforce.
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AI is coming up in almost every context - from the way we search the Internet to how we create content to how we connect with each other. We’re curious what you think about AI’s potential to help in your health equity work, and what information you’d like to see us explore and discuss in an upcoming webinar. Let us know in this two-minute survey!
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We’re hiring a Senior Director of Philanthropic and Business Partnerships to oversee development, earned revenue and community investments! This role will be responsible for the strategy, management and growth of our annual portfolio of donors and prospects. You’d be joining a team of passionate advocates and soulful humans who care deeply about health equity. Not a fit for you? Please share with others in your network.
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** Strengthening a City's Food Recovery Ecosystem
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We were thrilled to support Boston’s Office of Food Justice work with Vital Cxns and Seed Change Strategies to engage residents and food-related organizations to help shape recommendations for boosting food access and improving the redistribution of surplus foods. Check out this report to learn how to strengthen a city’s food recovery ecosystem.
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Transgender youth are facing heightened risks under recent federal policies redefining gender recognition. These changes threaten access to gender-affirming care and critical protections, exacerbating mental health challenges for trans communities. Brittney McNamara of Teen Vogue compiled resources and organizations focused on supporting trans youth now under the current administration.
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‘Divisive Concepts’ Prohibitions: Implications For Health And Health Equity ([link removed])

Laws banning the teaching of so-called “divisive concepts” have far-reaching implications for health and health equity. By limiting discussions about systemic racism and inequality, these policies could hinder public health professionals and educators from addressing the root causes of health disparities. Explore how these prohibitions may impact efforts to advance racial health equity.
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When healthcare spaces aren’t safe, entire communities suffer. Vanessa G. Sánchez and Daniel Chang from KFF Health News reveal how state policies on immigration enforcement are raising concerns among health officials. The fear of deportation could deter individuals from seeking essential care, including vaccines for children and emergency treatments.

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