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Community Building That Sticks: A Framework for Stronger Families and Thriving Communities
By: Renada Johnson
October 17, 2025
We partnered with Chapin Hall to develop a practical new framework that provides clear guidance for operationalizing key principles that address the root causes of instability and build on the inherent strengths of families and communities.
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Building Affordable Housing—and Hope—One Unit at a Time
October 16, 2025
By: Susan Newton
Expanding affordable housing takes partnership, innovation, and shared commitment across sectors—faith-based organizations, philanthropies, health systems, and mission-driven investors all have a role to play.
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Lawmakers Face Government Shutdown as CMS Launches Workforce and Rural Health Initiatives
September 25, 2025
By: Sarah Dobson
With a shutdown looming, Congress debates funding and Medicaid cuts as CMS launches a $75 million workforce training initiative and $50 billion rural health fund and lawmakers pursue workforce legislation.
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Policy Shifts at CMS & HHS and What it Means for Social Service Providers
September 24, 2025
By: Sue Polis
A synopsis of key changes at the Department of Health and Human Services and its agencies, including potential opportunities and challenges for social service providers.
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Congress Watch: Midterm Elections that Could Sway the Balance of Power in the House
September 24, 2025
By: Sue Polis
The races to watch are starting to emerge and we are tracking toss-ups elections in 2026 in both the House and Senate.
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