Advocacy Corner

The IFCI is committed to promoting sound public policy grounded in research, focused on a myriad of issues related to building more resilient families and communities. This includes policies related to behavioral health and substance use disorder access & quality, preventing and mitigating the impact of trauma and toxic stress, and improving the community conditions in which families live, work & play. Our nonpartisan advocacy work is rooted in our support of science and evidence-driven decision making, and our belief that, by working together, we can build a stronger future for our communities. Watch this space for resources, position statements, and articles related to our advocacy work and relevant policies.

How Paid Paternal Leave Could Help Dads, Moms, and Kids Thrive

By Maic D'Agostino / November 15, 2021

Could paid paternal leave for new fathers enhance whole family health? Last week in the New York Times, family researchers...

OhioGuidestone, IFCI Support HHS Levy Issue 33

By OhioGuidestone / February 25, 2020

Each day at OhioGuidestone, we witness the incredible impact that health and social services can have on the lives of...

VOCA Cuts Present Threat to Services for Victims of Crime and Trauma

By OhioGuidestone / December 2, 2019

Recent federal funding cuts are resulting in reductions in services across the state to victims of crime, including individuals who...

IFCI and OhioGuidestone Gear Up for 2020 Census Outreach

By OhioGuidestone / November 20, 2019

Efforts are underway at OhioGuidestone and the Institute of Family and Community Impact (IFCI) to prepare the individuals we serve for the 2020...

IFCI Agrees with the CDC: Childhood Trauma Is a Public Health Issue

By OhioGuidestone / November 14, 2019

Behavioral health providers and public health advocates have long known that adverse early experiences can result in negative health outcomes. Last...

Management Care Re-Procurement Presents Opportunities for Service Enhancement and Innovation: OhioGuidestone’s Managed Care RFI Response

By OhioGuidestone / November 14, 2019

The Institute of Family and Community Impact (IFCI) is an initiative connected to OhioGuidestone. Founded in 1864 as the German Methodist Orphan Asylum,...

SNAP Loss Can Interfere with Path to Wellness and Self-Sufficiency

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November 2023 Maternal Vitality Study Newsletter

Today, November 17th is World Prematurity Day! Here at the Institute, we are talking about maternal health and whole-family vitality. Learn more about our Maternal Vitality Study by reading our MVS Newsletter! November 2023 Maternal Vitality Study (MVS) Newsletter Each month the Institute of Family and Community Impact, an OhioGuidestone initiative releases research Newsletters to explore our innovations closely. We want to communicate our projects, innovations, and other happenings while strengthening our relationship with the community in an accessible manner. Read the November 2023 Maternal Vitality Study Newsletter that closely explores our Maternal Vitality Study and the role this initiative plays in empowering moms and helping them and their families thrive! About our November 2023 Maternal Vitality Study (MVS) Newsletter Release: Our Maternal Vitality Study, funded by The George Gund Foundation, seeks to create a research-based therapy protocol developed with Black women for Black women to empower them with strategies to boost their overall health and wellness for themselves and their families! We want more than survival for moms in our society– we want vitality! Today on World Prematurity Day, we must have a critical conversation about Black maternal health! Read the Maternal Vitality Study (MVS) Newsletter to find out more about what IFCI’s role is in Maternal Health and family vitality! Sneak-Peek Inside the Maternal Vitality Study Newsletter: “Picture This:” A world with whole-family vitality Current Reality: Black Maternal and Infant Mortality and Morbidity Crisis The Institute’s Role in challenging the Current Reality Take Action: Let’s Help Mom’s Thrive! Join our Maternal Vitality Study today! Reading Corner: Black Women’s Maternal Health: A Multifaceted Approach to Addressing Persistent and Dire Health Disparities Community Resources OhioGuidestone’s Maternal Depression Services Birthing Beautiful Communities Village of Healing Vote on the Maternal Vitality logo! Feedback We want to hear from YOU! Contact us with your suggestions and feedback on our Newsletter releases! Stay tuned to see your suggestions in future editions!
September ECSI Newsletter

September is Baby Safety Month and here at IFCI we are talking about what we do to help babies and families thrive- learn all about our Early Childhood Safety Initiative (ECSI)! September Newsletter Each month the Institute of Family and Community Impact an OhioGuidestone initiative releases research Newsletters to explore our innovations closely. We want to communicate our projects, innovations, and other happenings while strengthening our relationship with the community in an accessible manner. Read the September Newsletter that closely explores ECSI and the role this initiative plays in saving and bettering lives. About our ECSI Newsletter Release Our Early Childhood Safety Initiative, funded by Ohio Children’s Trust Fund provides parents and caregivers with the tools they need to succeed. Our focus is to give parents the tools and resources they need to raise resilient children with limited adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and increased benevolent experiences. ECSI seeks to eradicate the barriers that parents and caregivers face while providing them with tools for success. Sneak-Peek Inside the ECSI Newsletter Breakdown of our ECSI safety kits IFCI’s partnership with Ohio Children’s Trust Fund (OCTF) About our Kinky Curly Kids blog, one of our ECSI innovations Protective Factors Breakdown of total families served by ECSI FY 22-23, breakdown of kits families received FY 22-23 Testimony from Help Me Grow, Home Visitor Anastasia Phillips September Reading Corner & Community Resources Feedback We want to hear from YOU! Contact us with your suggestions and feedback on our Newsletter releases! Stay tuned to see your suggestions in future editions!
June Newsletter- Father’s Feelings

June is Fatherhood & Men’s Health Month! Learn more about our Father’s Feelings program in the June Newsletter below. June Newsletter Each month the Institute of Family and Community Impact an OhioGuidestone initiative releases research Newsletters to explore our innovations closely. We want to communicate our projects, innovations, and other happenings while strengthening our relationship with the community in an accessible manner. Read the June Newsletter that closely explores our Father’s Feelings program and it’s importance in our communities. About our Father’s Feelings Release Father’s Feelings seeks to transform society’s approach to paternal health by combining several IFCI innovations like our Yates paternal perinatal depression screening response and protocol and Joyful Together, our evidence-based practice that uses joy to infuse everyday moments. If dads’ feelings are validated, we are another step closer to whole-family thriving and vitality! Sneak-Peek Inside the Father’s Feelings June Newsletter Father’s Feelings Program Updates June Reading Corner: In this release we introduce you to our Impact Corner article on Fathers’ unique play style and it’s importance for their kids’ development! Community Resources: Remember we work with the communities we serve! In each Newsletter release you will find some resources that might be of help to you or someone you know! Feedback We want to hear from YOU! Contact us with your suggestions and feedback on our Newsletter releases! Stay tuned to see your suggestions in future editions!

Advocacy Corner

How Paid Paternal Leave Could Help Dads, Moms, and Kids Thrive

OhioGuidestone, IFCI Support HHS Levy Issue 33

VOCA Cuts Present Threat to Services for Victims of Crime and Trauma

IFCI and OhioGuidestone Gear Up for 2020 Census Outreach

IFCI Agrees with the CDC: Childhood Trauma Is a Public Health Issue

Management Care Re-Procurement Presents Opportunities for Service Enhancement and Innovation: OhioGuidestone’s Managed Care RFI Response

SNAP Loss Can Interfere with Path to Wellness and Self-Sufficiency

IFCI Statement on Recently Released Poverty Data from the U.S. Census Bureau

Insurance Drops Pose Significant Barrier to Critical Mental Health Care

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