Past Grants

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 achieving permanency. The strategy includespartnering with Talent Insights for effective hiring, training supervisors withthe Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective to better support workers ofcolor, and establishing an inter-agency mentoring program, all designed toreduce turnover, increase job satisfaction, and improve retention.