HandsAcross the Water aims to enhance staff stability and retention by implementinga multi-level approach to address turnover, particularly among non-whiteemployees, as a stable connection with a single caseworker significantly boostsa young person’s chances of...
The Detroit Midwifery School is launching a curriculum evaluation project aimed at effectively preparing midwifery students to serve BIPOC birthing individuals, becoming the first Michigan institution to train Certified Professional Midwives (CPMs) through national...
To strengthen interpreter services for Michigan’s Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing, and Deaf Disabled community, this project will assess the interpreter workforce and the barriers to accessing critical services. Through a statewide census and data analysis, partners...
High turnover among direct care workers (DCWs) has created inconsistent care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and older adults in foster care, necessitating targeted workforce solutions. This project will conduct focus groups to...
To address the shortage of direct care workers in Michigan, Resthaven will create a pathway for skilled but underemployed immigrants, focusing on training and certifying them as Certified Nursing Assistants. This initiative will provide tailored support, including...
To improve oral health for older adults in skilled nursing facilities, Lansing Community College Dental Hygiene students will provide direct dental care and train facility staff in basic oral care techniques at Dimondale Nursing Care Center, with oversight from...
To enhance mental health support for first responders, SHIFT (Phase 2) implements a trauma-informed approach by connecting with behavioral health organizations and developing a referral resource guide for six EMS agencies. The project addresses unique geographic...
To improve access to behavioral health services in Northern Michigan, this project expands educational programs, enhances internship opportunities, and establishes a volunteer therapy corps to attract students and new professionals to behavioral health careers. By...
ShareCare provides essential services for older adults in Leelanau County and has seen an increase in demand for services such as transportation, prescription delivery, and caregiver respite. Through this work, they will transition to a new online financial system,...
