To inform Michigan’s State Plan on Aging, this project will conduct a comprehensive needs assessment of older adults and caregivers, with expanded outreach and targeted engagement. It includes tribal partnerships and regional data analysis to support local...
This planning project will explore and pilot respite care models for older adults raising grandchildren or other kin. The project will conduct focus groups and convene regional partners to develop sustainable respite solutions for kinship caregivers.
This project will expand access to tailored exercise programs for individuals with Parkinson’s Disease. The Kirk Gibson Center will partner with InMotion to offer personalized assessments to match participants with exercise programs that meet their individual...
This grant will support the launch of a new PACE program serving five rural counties in Northeast Michigan. Funding will support startup operations including outreach, staffing, and transportation coordination for PACE Northeast Michigan.
To support early childhood educators who face behavioral challenges in the children they serve, the Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMHC) program will be expanded. The project will increase access to virtual mental health consultations...
This initiative is an older adult-focused pre- and post- surgical program to help improve outcomes and provide a care transition plan so hundreds of people can receive the follow-up care they need at home. The program will reduce complications and hospital...
To improve care for children who have experienced trauma, this project will provide advanced training for therapists in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Play Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), along with leadership training for...
To support its growth and prepare for its first independent audit, this project will help the organization update accounting policies, transition to accrual-based reporting, and strengthen board oversight. These improvements will increase transparency, ensure...
To support its growing role as the county’s primary aging services provider, this project will replace outdated accounting software with a cloud-based system that improves reporting, compliance, and decision-making. These upgrades will allow staff to spend less time...
